New Delhi, 11 April (H.S.):

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) extradited Sahil Chauhan, a long-wanted accused of Haryana Police, from Thailand on Friday. He faces charges in multiple cases involving murder, attempted murder, robbery, and illegal arms use.

CBI revealed that Chauhan, an active member of the Bhuppi Rana gang, was convicted in a 2017 gang rivalry shootout at Yamunanagar's Jagadhri court premises. Released on bail, he fled abroad.

With support from the Home Ministry and Ministry of External Affairs via Interpol channels, CBI traced him in Bangkok, deported him, and brought him to Delhi's international airport, where Haryana Police took custody.

On January 4, 2017, Chauhan fired at rival Monu Rana inside Jagadhri court during a hearing for pending criminal cases. A chargesheet followed, leading to a 10-year sentence; post-bail, he absconded overseas.

At Haryana Police's request, CBI's New Delhi branch secured an Interpol Red Notice. Traced in Bangkok, he was deported and handed over upon arrival.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar