- A tribunal in Bangladesh is actively seeking the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India.
- Hasina is wanted for her alleged role in overseeing massacres during crackdowns on student protests.
- She fled to India following an uprising that ended her 15-year rule, during which her government faced numerous accusations of human rights abuses.
- The tribunal was originally established by Hasina in 2010 to investigate war crimes from the 1971 War of Liberation but is now being used to address recent events under the International Crimes Tribunals Act of 1973.
- There are concerns about Hasina’s ability to receive a fair trial due to the current public sentiment and the challenge of gathering sufficient evidence.
- Bangladesh and India’s relationship is under scrutiny as Bangladesh seeks Hasina’s extradition, which is complicated by legal principles and the potential political nature of the offenses.
- The extradition treaty between Bangladesh and India, signed in 2013, allows for denial of extradition if the offenses are deemed political in nature, adding a layer of diplomatic complexity.
- India’s response to the extradition request remains to be seen, with considerations of bilateral relations and the stability of diplomatic ties at play.
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