Fugitive Munawar Khan was brought back to India by the CBI with Kuwait’s assistance.

NEW DELHI, Sept 11:  The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully coordinated the extradition of wanted fugitive Munawar Khan from Kuwait, utilizing INTERPOL’s channels. Khan, who is wanted in India for charges of forgery and cheating, was brought back on 11 September 2025.

The extradition was made possible through the collaboration of the CBI’s International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Kuwait’s National Central Bureau (NCB), the CBI said in an official statement.

Munawar Khan, who had been under a Red Notice issued by INTERPOL, was escorted by a team of Kuwait Police. He arrived at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, where a CBI team took custody of him, according to the release.

“Munawar Khan has been escorted by a team of Kuwait Police and arrived at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, from Kuwait. The custody of the subject was taken over by a team of CBI, STB, Chennai at the Airport on 11.09.2025,” the CBI said in a statement.

The CBI, serving as the National Central Bureau for INTERPOL in India, works closely with law enforcement agencies through the BHARATPOL network to coordinate international extraditions. In recent years, more than 130 wanted criminals have been returned to India through INTERPOL’s assistance.

This follows another recent successful extradition by the CBI. On 5 September 2025, the agency, in coordination with the Gujarat Police, the MEA, and the Ministry of Home Affairs, facilitated the return of Harshit Babulal Jain from the United Arab Emirates. Jain is wanted in Gujarat for tax evasion, illegal gambling, and money laundering.

The CBI’s successful coordination in both cases demonstrates its ongoing commitment to bringing fugitives back to India through international cooperation.

KUWAIT CITY, Sep 10: Two Asian expatriates were rushed to Jahra Hospital in critical condition after allegedly consuming a chemical substance believed to be linked to alcohol. The men, aged 25 and 26, both of the same nationality and living together, arrived at the hospital around 8:00 a.m. in a comatose state.

According to security sources, doctors immediately conducted medical examinations, including MRI scans, before transferring the patients to the intensive care unit. The hospital administration promptly notified the Operations Room and the concerned police station.

While the exact cause of their condition remains under investigation, authorities have not ruled out the possibility that the men consumed toxic alcohol. Samples of the suspected substance are being analyzed to confirm whether it was contaminated liquor. Officials noted that similar cases were reported last month, several of which resulted in fatalities.

KUWAIT CITY, Sep 10: The General Traffic Department of the Ministry of Interior has intensified its campaign to curb traffic violations and dangerous driving behaviors, as part of its ongoing strategy to enforce road discipline, reduce accidents, and safeguard road users. The campaign, which ran from August 30 to September 5, 2025, yielded significant results across the country.

According to official data, traffic patrols and field units recorded a total of 31,395 violations. These included speeding, failure to stay within traffic lanes, mobile phone use while driving, and other infractions that endanger public safety. Authorities also impounded 29 vehicles and motorcycles that failed to meet traffic requirements and regulations.

The campaign further targeted individuals violating residency and security laws. Police arrested 126 expatriates with expired residency permits, 36 individuals without identification documents, and 66 wanted persons involved in cases ranging from absconding to civil, criminal, and outstanding arrest warrants. Additionally, 66 wanted vehicles were seized, while three individuals were referred to the General Department for Drug Control on suspicion of drug-related activities.

In terms of traffic incidents, the department reported handling 2,042 cases, including 180 major collisions and 999 minor accidents, alongside other related reports.

A security source stressed that such field campaigns will continue with increasing intensity to address violations promptly and decisively. “Any unlawful traffic behavior will be met with immediate and firm measures, without leniency, to preserve lives, protect property, and ensure discipline on all roads,” the source said.