Bangladesh has formally requested India to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who sought refuge in New Delhi following student-led protests that led to the end of her 15-year rule. The country's foreign affairs adviser confirmed the submission of a diplomatic note to India's Foreign Ministry, indicating the desire to bring Hasina back for the judicial process. Details of the extradition request were not disclosed by the adviser.
India's Foreign Ministry acknowledged receiving the request from Bangladesh but did not provide immediate specifics on the matter. Hasina fled to India after being deposed during a mass uprising in July and August, resulting in over 750 fatalities and numerous injuries. She is facing multiple court cases related to these deaths, including charges of crimes against humanity.
The International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka has issued arrest warrants for Hasina and her close associates, with the government seeking assistance from Interpol for her apprehension. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, the country's interim leader, announced plans to pursue Hasina's extradition. The interim government has pledged to prosecute Hasina and her administration for alleged offenses linked to the uprising and has invited the United Nations to aid in investigating the killings.
Hasina herself has called for an inquiry into the deaths, suggesting that individuals beyond security agencies may have been involved in the fatalities.
