Most wanted criminal to be extradited from Azerbaijan to Jharkhand

The extradition of Jharkhand's most wanted criminal, Mayank Singh alias Sunil Meena, from Azerbaijan to India has been approved.

- SHASHI SINGH

Currently held in Baku Jail, his return marks a significant victory for Jharkhand Police.

Jharkhand DGP Anurag Gupta confirmed that with the assistance of central agencies, all legal procedures for his extradition have been completed. The Jharkhand ATS provided strong evidence through Interpol, leading Azerbaijan's court to recognise Mayank as a notorious criminal and approve his extradition. A lower court in Baku initially allowed his extradition, and the high court later upheld the decision.

A team led by the Jharkhand ATS SP will soon travel to Azerbaijan to bring Mayank back, where he will be presented in court. The state government's final approval for the mission is awaited, but preparations are already underway.