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India Brings Back 274 Fugitives Under Operation Trishul
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Why in News?
The government reported that 274 fugitives had been brought back to India from 36 countries since 2019 under Operation Trishul and related international law-enforcement efforts.
How does Operation Trishul work?
- The operation uses international police cooperation along with digital and surveillance tools to locate fugitives hiding abroad.
- Cases include terrorism, organised crime, extortion and sexual offences.
- The CBI plays a key role because it serves as India's National Central Bureau for INTERPOL.
Exam Connect
- CBI → National Central Bureau for INTERPOL in India
- INTERPOL → international police-cooperation organisation; headquarters Lyon, France