Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on Monday lauded the arrest of fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi in Belgium, stating that it was a "very big achievement".
Choksi was arrested in Belgium on Saturday after local authorities confirmed his presence in the country. Sources said that preparations were being made for his extradition to India. However, Choksi has started preparing for a legal battle, with lawyers looking to secure bail.
Sources say Choksi was arrested in Belgium on Saturday after local authorities confirmed his presence in the country. Sources further stated that preparations were being made for his extradition to India.
According to sources, Choksi was arrested in Belgium on Saturday after local authorities confirmed his presence in the country. Sources further stated that preparations were being made for his extradition to India.
Fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi was arrested by Belgium's Law Enforcement authorities, acting on the request of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), according to sources.
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday said that the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana to India was possible only because of the UPA Government so there is no need to give "credit" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari on Friday alleged that the Congress party is adopting a "pro-terror" stance following the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, accused of involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on Friday expressed appreciation towards US Secretary of State Marco Rubio following the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur welcomed the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and took a swipe at the previous Congress-led UPA government.
Stressing deregulation to foster innovation, Lt Gen (retd) Raj Shukla, a member of the Union Public Service Commission, on Friday said that India has talent and has to infuse more competitiveness.
Calling it a "great victory" for the Modi government, Delhi BJP Legal Cell head Anil Soni said that getting someone extradited from America is not an easy task.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday confirmed the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India, where he will face charges for his role in planning the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks.