'Fully Committed': India Vows To Extradite Fugitives Like Lalit Modi, Mallya After Viral Taunt

India on Friday said it remains fully committed to bringing back people who are fugitives and wanted by law in India so that they can face trial before courts in the country.

India on Friday said it remains fully committed to bringing back people who are fugitives and wanted by law in India so that they can face trial before courts in the country.

In a press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We remain fully committed that people who are fugitive and wanted by law in India return to the country. For this, we are in talks with several governments and processes are on. There are several layers of legalities involved, but we remain committed to bringing them back to the country so they can face trial before the courts here."

Lalit Modi’s Controversial Instagram Video Sparks Backlash

MEA spokesperson Jaiswal’s remarks came after an Instagram video posted by Lalit Modi on Monday, which he later deleted. In the video, Modi is heard saying, "We are the two fugitives, the biggest fugitives of India," referring to Vijay Mallya.

Modi had shared the clip on his Instagram account with the caption: “Let’s break the internet in India again. Happy birthday my friend #VijayMallya. Love u.” The post sparked strong reactions, with many users accusing the two men of openly mocking the Indian government.

Who Are India’s Most Prominent Fugitives?

Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya are among India’s most prominent fugitives, and the country is actively seeking their extradition so they can face trial. Both have been residing in the United Kingdom since leaving India.

Who Is Vijay Mallya?

Vijay Mallya, 69, former chairman of United Breweries Group and promoter of the now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines, fled India in 2016 amid allegations of fraud. He defaulted on loans totaling approximately Rs 9,000 crore owed to Indian banks.

Who Is Lalit Modi?

Lalit Modi, 62, faces charges of large-scale tax evasion, money laundering, and financial irregularities tied to the Indian Premier League (IPL), which he helped establish. He left India in 2010.