In the past year (2022), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched Operation Trishul, which aims to extradite fugitives involved in criminal activities and bring them back to India. This operation has been successful in bringing back 33 fugitives, including notorious individuals such as Mohammed Haneefa and Harchand Singh Gill. The CBI is also actively pursuing the extradition of other fugitives, including Nirav Modi.

What is Operation Trishul?

Operation Trishul is an initiative launched by the CBI to bring back fugitives involved in criminal activities to India. The objective of this operation is to locate these fugitives, as well as any proceeds from their crimes, with the assistance of Interpol. This operation involves collaboration with the national central bureaus of other countries to streamline the process of extradition.

The Successes of Operation Trishul

In the past year, Operation Trishul has been highly successful in bringing back fugitives involved in criminal activities. Some of the most notable successes include the extradition of Mohammed Haneefa from Saudi Arabia and Harchand Singh Gill from Canada.

Mohammed Haneefa is a notorious criminal who was involved in several cases of cybercrime, including bank fraud and data theft. He was wanted by the CBI for several years, and his extradition was considered a significant victory for Indian law enforcement agencies.

Harchand Singh Gill was wanted in connection with a murder case in Punjab, India. He had been living in Canada for several years, but the CBI was able to locate him with the help of Interpol and bring him back to India to face trial.

Other notable successes of Operation Trishul include the extradition of Ravi Pujari from Senegal, Sajid Mir from UAE, and Rajeev Saxena from Dubai.

Future Plans of Operation Trishul

The CBI is still working to bring back other fugitives who are still at large. One of the high-profile cases is that of Nirav Modi, who is accused of defrauding the Punjab National Bank of billions of rupees. The CBI is working closely with the national central bureaus of other nations to ensure the extradition of Nirav Modi.

MCQs about Interpol’s Role in Operation Trishul’s Successes

  1. What is Operation Trishul?
    A. An initiative launched by the CBI to bring back fugitives involved in criminal activities to India
    B. An initiative launched by the Interpol to locate fugitives involved in criminal activities
    C. A joint operation between the CBI and Interpol to combat terrorism
    D. A program launched by the Indian government to provide financial assistance to the victims of crimes
    Correct Answer: A. An initiative launched by the CBI to bring back fugitives involved in criminal activities to India
    Explanation: Operation Trishul is an initiative launched by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to bring back fugitives involved in criminal activities to India. It aims to locate both fugitives and the proceeds of crimes with the help of Interpol and bring them back to India.
  2. How does Operation Trishul work?
    A. The CBI coordinates with the national central bureaus of other nations to locate and extradite fugitives involved in criminal activities
    B. The Interpol coordinates with the CBI to locate and extradite fugitives involved in criminal activities
    C. The CBI works alone to locate and extradite fugitives involved in criminal activities
    D. The CBI does not involve Interpol in its efforts to locate and extradite fugitives involved in criminal activities
    Correct Answer: A. The CBI coordinates with the national central bureaus of other nations to locate and extradite fugitives involved in criminal activities
    Explanation: Under Operation Trishul, the CBI coordinates with the national central bureaus of other nations to streamline the process of extradition. The CBI works closely with Interpol to locate the fugitives and ensure their extradition.
  3. How many fugitives have been extradited through Operation Trishul in the past year of 2022?
    A. 10 fugitives
    B. 20 fugitives
    C. 30 fugitives
    D. 40 fugitives
    Correct Answer: C. 30 fugitives.
    Explanation: The CBI has successfully extradited around 33 fugitives involved in criminal activities through Operation Trishul in the past year of 2022.

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