Addressing a convention on ‘Extradition of Fugitives – Challenges and Methods', organised by the CBI right here, Shah additionally mentioned {that a} zero tolerance method should be adopted not solely in opposition to in opposition to corruption, crime and terrorism, but in addition in opposition to these criminals who're working from outdoors India.
Efforts should be made to carry all fugitives throughout the ambit of the legislation and to ascertain a particular mechanism for this, he mentioned.
“Whether or not they're financial offenders, cyber criminals, these concerned in terrorist actions or a part of organised crime networks, a ruthless method should be adopted in opposition to each fugitive to make sure they're introduced earlier than the Indian justice system. The time has come for this,” he mentioned.
The house minister asserted that the Narendra Modi authorities has undertaken foolproof measures to make sure that no offender escapes the grip of legislation.
“Below the management of Prime Minister Modi, a robust India is transferring ahead to make sure not solely safety of its borders but in addition strengthening rule of legislation,” he mentioned.Shah mentioned irrespective of how swift the techniques of crime and criminals, the attain of justice should be even swifter.
He additionally requested all states to arrange no less than one jail cell of worldwide requirements of their respective state to counter plea of poor requirements of jails given by fugitives in overseas courts.