India

No Escape: India Brings Back 274 Fugitives from Across the Globe under Operation Trishul

Published: 5 August 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

The Ministry of Home Affairs said India has successfully brought back 274 fugitive criminals from 36 countries between 2019 and July 2026. The list included terrorists, gangsters, economic offenders, narcotics trafficking and 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana. Assets worth ₹17,874 crore linked to fugitive offenders were attached during the period, while ₹18,762 crore was recovered in fugitive economic offender cases.

Key Takeaways

The figures highlight India's growing ability to track, extradite, and prosecute criminals who flee overseas.

Sources

HT, Devdiscourse