Indian security forces have launched one of their most extensive operations against criminals who commit crimes in India and subsequently seek refuge abroad. Through this initiative, named ‘Operation Global Hunt’, the Indian government has directed various central agencies to collaborate with Interpol and conduct joint operations across the globe.
The framework for ‘Operation Global Hunt’ was formulated by Indian agencies during a previous Interpol conference. The objective is to locate and arrest these fugitives with Interpol’s assistance and facilitate their return to India aboard special aircraft by submitting comprehensive dossiers to the respective foreign governments.
The targets of this operation include criminals linked to international drug syndicates and organised crime networks. Indian security agencies have already successfully deported and brought back a close associate of Dawood Ibrahim, named Salim Ismail Dola, from Istanbul
According to investigating agencies, a ‘drug-terror network’ is orchestrating the supply of narcotics into India while operating from foreign soil.
11 key figures operating this network who have been identified are:
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