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Crime
India Secures Return of Fugitive Drug Kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from UAE
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 11:40 AM
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India successfully repatriated drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from the United Arab Emirates after a diplomatic effort, with Prime Minister Amit Shah calling the operation a new milestone.
India has successfully repatriated fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from the United Arab Emirates following a diplomatic effort between the two countries.
Basoya, who has been evading Indian law enforcement since 2018, was known for his involvement in large‑scale drug trafficking operations.
Prime Minister Amit Shah praised the operation as a new milestone, highlighting the cooperation between Indian authorities and UAE officials in bringing the criminal to justice.
The repatriation underscores India’s commitment to curbing drug trafficking and strengthening international cooperation against transnational crime.
Basoya, who has been evading Indian law enforcement since 2018, was known for his involvement in large‑scale drug trafficking operations.
Prime Minister Amit Shah praised the operation as a new milestone, highlighting the cooperation between Indian authorities and UAE officials in bringing the criminal to justice.
The repatriation underscores India’s commitment to curbing drug trafficking and strengthening international cooperation against transnational crime.