New Delhi, Feb. 25 (UNI) Indian government would liaise with the U K authorities for early extradition of fugitive Nirav Modi whose extradition was ordered by Westminster Magistrate's court in London on Thursday.
During his media briefing in virtual format, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the court also dismissed the mental health concerns raised by Nirav Modi and the judge observed that Nirav Modi conspired to destroy evidence and intimidate witnesses.
``Since the Westminster Magistrate's Court has recommended Nirav Modi's extradition to the UK Home Secretary, the Government of India would liaise with the UK authohrities for his early extradition to India,' he said.
Nirav Modi is wanted in India in connection with the multi-million dollar Punjab National Bank fraud case. On the request of the CBI and Enforcement Directorate, his extradition from UK was sought in 2018. He was arrested and produced before the senior district judge at Westminster Magistrate's court on March 20, 2019. Since then, he is facing extradition proceedings while in judicial custordy. The final hearing in this case was held on January 7-8 this year.
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