Lisbon, May 10 -- India extended its appreciation to the Portuguese government and its police agencies for their "cooperation and support in the successful extradition" of Abhay Rana, a wanted fugitive, back to the country.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), working in tandem with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), facilitated the return of Abhay, also known as Abhay Rana, from Portugal.

Following the completion of the handover, the Embassy of India in Lisbon released an official communique acknowledging the assistance provided by the local authorities.

"Abhay Rana is charged with several serious offences and will now be subject to trial in the Indian courts. This extradition was carr...