Gangster Venkatesh Garg, wanted in 2 states, extradited from Georgia, lands in India

NEW DELHI: Notorious gangster Venkatesh Garg landed in India on Thursday following his successful extradition from Georgia. The major breakthrough was achieved through a coordinated operation involving the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and the Haryana Police.

Garg, a Red Notice subject also identified as Vainket Garg, was wanted by the Haryana and Delhi Police in connection with multiple serious offences, including murder, attempted murder, extortion, organised crime, and the illegal use of firearms.



Law enforcement officials said Garg had previously been arrested during the investigation of these cases but absconded and fled the country after being granted bail, in an attempt to evade legal proceedings.

At the request of the Haryana Police, the National Central Bureau (NCB)-New Delhi processed and published an Interpol Red Notice to track the fugitive globally.

After Georgian authorities located and arrested Garg, India formally submitted an extradition request. Following due legal process, the Georgian government approved the extradition, paving the way for his return.

A specialised escort team from the Haryana Police travelled to Georgia to take custody of the gangster. The team, along with Garg, arrived at Delhi airport on Thursday.

The CBI, which functions as the National Central Bureau for INTERPOL in India, coordinates with domestic law enforcement agencies through the BHARATPOL network. This high-profile extradition marks another success for the agency, which has facilitated the return of more than 160 wanted criminals to India through international channels in recent years.