Home Minister Proposes Special Jails for Fugitives to Meet International Standards

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has urged all states to create special prisons for fugitives that comply with international human rights standards. The proposal aims to counter arguments made by fugitives like Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi in foreign courts that poor prison conditions in India would violate their rights, thereby stalling extradition. Shah also suggested automatically cancelling the passports of individuals against whom an Interpol red notice is issued to restrict their international travel and expedite their return to face justice.