The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that it is currently reviewing a formal request from Bangladesh for the extradition of the country's ousted former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina. During a weekly press briefing in New Delhi on Friday, ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed inquiries regarding the status of the request and potential bilateral communication on the matter.
When asked by a journalist about reports of Bangladesh seeking the return of Hasina and other accused individuals, as well as the former leader's own stated plans to return home in December, Jaiswal reiterated India's established position. He confirmed that India has indeed received an extradition request from the Bangladeshi side. The spokesperson stated that the request is currently being processed as part of India's internal and judicial procedures.
Jaiswal emphasized that matters of extradition are inherently sensitive and are handled strictly in accordance with legal and judicial frameworks. He noted that any decision regarding the request would be reached after a thorough examination of India's domestic laws and existing bilateral treaty obligations. However, the spokesperson declined to comment on any specific timeline or the final outcome of the review process.
During the same briefing, a reporter inquired about a separate extradition request involving an individual allegedly involved in the killing of a Bangladeshi politician prior to the elections. The journalist claimed that Indian police had apprehended the suspect and that all necessary documentation had been submitted to Indian authorities. When asked for an update on this specific case, Jaiswal stated that he had no information regarding the matter. He reiterated that, regardless of the individual involved, all extradition requests are handled according to India’s judicial processes and international law.
