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Extradition of fugitive Iqbal Singh from Portugal

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Embassy of India
Lisbon

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Extradition of fugitive Iqbal Singh from Portugal

The Government of India has successfully extradited Iqbal Singh alias Shera from Portugal. Iqbal Singh is accused of several serious offences including drug trafficking and terror financing. He would now be subject to trial before courts in India.

  1. The extradition has been effected under the bilateral extradition agreement between India and Portugal, pursuant to the issuance of a Interpol Red notice. The extradition was closely coordinated between the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, National Investigation Agency (NIA), Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) and the Embassy of India in Lisbon, in cooperation with the relevant authorities in Portugal.

  2. The extradition of Iqbal Singh is an important step in the ongoing efforts of the Government of India to close down all avenues for criminal offenders, and bring them before courts in India to face trial and justice.

  3. The Government of India thanks the Government of Portugal and its agencies for their co-operation and support in the successful extradition of Iqbal Singh to India.


13 May 2026,
Lisbon