274 fugitive criminals brought back to India from 36 countries since 2019: MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs said on 4 August 2026 that 274 fugitive criminals were brought back to India from 36 countries between 2019 and 2026.
Summary
The Ministry of Home Affairs said on 4 August 2026 that 274 fugitive criminals were brought back to India from 36 countries between 2019 and 2026, describing the extradition of fugitives as a national priority. INTERPOL Red Corner Notices were issued against 401 fugitives in the last three years. The ministry highlighted BHARATPOL, which connects more than 1,400 Indian agencies with INTERPOL and has cut the time for information sharing to 3â10 days.
Key facts
- Returned
- 274 fugitives from 36 countries (2019â2026)
- Red Corner Notices
- 401 in last three years
- BHARATPOL
- Connects 1,400+ agencies with INTERPOL
- Info sharing
- Cut to 3â10 days
Practice MCQs 2 questions
According to the MHA in August 2026, how many fugitive criminals were brought back to India between 2019 and 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: A â 274
274 fugitives were brought back from 36 countries; 401 is the number of Red Corner Notices in the last three years.
BHARATPOL connects more than 1,400 Indian agencies with which organisation?
Show answer
Correct answer: D â INTERPOL
BHARATPOL connects more than 1,400 agencies with INTERPOL, reducing information-sharing time to 3â10 days.