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Big win for India: US extradites Anmol Bishnoi; key accused in Baba Siddique murder case

Big win for India: US extradites Anmol Bishnoi; key accused in Baba Siddique murder case

NEW DELHI: In a big diplomatic win for India, Anmol Bishnoi, a key accused in the Baba Siddique murder case has been deported from the United States and is scheduled to arrive in India on Wednesday, news agency PTI reported citing officials. This comes a year after the Mumbai police initiated the process for Anmol’s extradition, a suspect in the killing of NCP leader and former minister Baba Siddique in October 2024. Bishnoi is also wanted in a case related to firing on Bollywood star Salman Khan’s residence in April last year.The Mumbai Police had previously submitted two extradition requests for Bishnoi, who faces numerous charges across India. The decision regarding which agency will first take custody of him will be made by the Union government.Bishnoi’s arrest comes after he was reportedly detained in Canada, where he was found in possession of a Russian passport obtained through fraudulent means. This is a developing story. Details to follow…

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