Notorious gangster Venkatesh Garg has been extradited from Georgia to India after a coordinated operation by multiple agencies.

New Delhi: Notorious gangster Venkatesh Garg arrived in India on Thursday after his successful extradition from Georgia. Major success was achieved through a coordinated operation involving Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and Haryana Police.Garg, a Red Notice subject also identified as Venket Garg, was wanted by Haryana and Delhi Police in connection with several serious crimes including murder, attempt to murder, extortion, organized crime and illegal use of firearms. Law enforcement officials said Garg was earlier arrested during the investigation of these cases, but after being granted bail in an attempt to avoid legal proceedings, he absconded and fled the country.On the request of Haryana Police, National Central Bureau (NCB)-New Delhi took action 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 the proper legal process, the Georgian government approved the extradition, paving the way for his return.A special escort team of Haryana Police traveled to Georgia to take the gangster into custody. The team along with Garg reached Delhi airport on Thursday.The CBI, which acts as the national central bureau for Interpol in India, coordinates with domestic law enforcement agencies through the Bharatpol network. This marks another success for the high-profile extradition agency, which has facilitated the return of over 160 wanted criminals to India through international channels in recent years.