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Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Sambhal violence accused Shariq Sata
Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Sambhal violence accused Shariq Sata
Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice against Shariq Sata, the alleged mastermind of the November 2024 violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Sambhal SP Krishna Kumar Bishnoi confirmed the development on Friday, saying Sata had been declared a fugitive offender and proceedings to attach his property had begun.
Sata fled to Dubai using a forged passport. The Uttar Pradesh Police, through the CBI, coordinated with Interpol to secure the notice. Police say Sata faces around 55 to 60 criminal cases, including organised vehicle thefts across the NCR and Uttar Pradesh. Efforts are now on to arrest and extradite him from whichever country he is in.
The Sambhal violence erupted on November 24, 2024, when locals clashed with security forces during a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. Four people were killed and dozens injured. Sata was identified as the prime conspirator and had been absconding for years.
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The Red Corner Notice is a significant step in international police cooperation, but extradition from the UAE, where Sata is believed to be, depends on bilateral treaties and the strength of evidence. India has had mixed success in extraditing fugitives from Dubai, high-profile cases like Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi remain stalled. The notice names Sata in connection with 55 to 60 prior cases, but the November 2024 Sambhal violence is the politically sensitive one, linked to a religious site survey that left four dead. Watch for whether the UP government pushes for fast-track extradition or uses this to signal law-and-order action ahead of elections.
Source: rediff.com
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