Zero tolerance in opposition to criminals working from overseas lands, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday (October 16, 2025) mentioned a ruthless strategy should be adopted in the direction of financial offenders, cyber criminals, these concerned in terror actions and all different fugitives to make sure they’re introduced earlier than the Indian justice system.

Addressing a convention on ‘Extradition of Fugitives – Challenges and Strategies’, organised by the CBI right here, Mr. Shah additionally mentioned {that a} zero-tolerance strategy should be adopted not solely 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 regulation and to ascertain a particular mechanism for this, he mentioned.

“Whether they are economic offenders, cyber criminals, those involved in terrorist activities or part of organised crime networks, a ruthless approach must be adopted against every fugitive to ensure they are brought before the Indian justice system. The time has come for this,” he mentioned.

The Home Minister asserted that the Narendra Modi authorities has undertaken foolproof measures to make sure that no offender escapes the grip of regulation.

“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, a strong India is moving forward to ensure not only security of its borders but also strengthening rule of law,” he mentioned.

Mr. Shah mentioned regardless of how swift the techniques of crime and criminals, the attain of justice should be even swifter.

He additionally requested all States to arrange at the least one jail cell of worldwide requirements of their respective State to counter the plea of poor requirements of jails given by fugitives in overseas courts.