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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has successfully facilitated the return of wanted fugitive Aman alias Aman Kumar alias Aman Bhainswal from the United States of America (USA) to India, marking a significant breakthrough in international criminal cooperation.
The accused was deported from the United States and arrived in India on January 7, 2026, following sustained efforts by Indian authorities through INTERPOL channels. Upon arrival at Delhi airport, he was taken into custody by a team of the Haryana Police, which had been pursuing the case for several years.
According to officials, Aman is wanted by Haryana Police in multiple serious criminal cases, including murder, rioting and criminal conspiracy. Investigators describe him as a notorious criminal and a key member of an organised crime syndicate, allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which has been under scrutiny for its involvement in violent crimes across several states.
CBI officials said Aman had earlier been arrested in India in connection with the cases but was later released on bail. However, he failed to face trial and subsequently absconded, prompting law enforcement agencies to initiate proceedings to trace and apprehend him.
At the request of the Haryana Police, the CBI, which acts as India’s National Central Bureau (NCB) for INTERPOL, took up the matter and secured the publication of an INTERPOL Red Notice against the fugitive. A Red Notice is a powerful international alert circulated to law enforcement agencies worldwide, seeking the location and provisional arrest of wanted persons.
Following the issuance of the Red Notice, coordinated efforts involving intelligence inputs, technical analysis and field verification were undertaken. Officials said the accused was eventually traced and geo-located in the United States, after which Indian authorities initiated diplomatic and legal processes for his return.
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The CBI, in close coordination with the MEA and MHA, worked with US authorities to complete the deportation formalities, leading to Aman’s return to India. Officials termed the operation a result of sustained inter-agency cooperation and effective use of INTERPOL mechanisms.
In a statement, the CBI said the successful deportation underscores India’s commitment to bringing back fugitives who attempt to evade the legal process by fleeing abroad.
“The return of the accused reflects the growing effectiveness of international police cooperation and coordination among Indian agencies,” an official said.
Red Notices issued by INTERPOL are circulated globally to law enforcement agencies, enabling tracking and arrest of fugitives who cross international borders. While a Red Notice itself is not an arrest warrant, it plays a critical role in alerting authorities worldwide about wanted criminals.
As the National Central Bureau for INTERPOL in India, the CBI coordinates with all Indian law enforcement agencies through BHARATPOL, India’s digital platform for real-time assistance and information exchange via INTERPOL channels. Officials said BHARATPOL has significantly enhanced India’s ability to pursue fugitives abroad.
According to the CBI, more than 150 wanted criminals have been brought back to India in recent years through coordinated action using INTERPOL channels, reflecting a sharp improvement in global cooperation against transnational crime.
Security agencies said Aman will now be produced before the appropriate court, and further legal proceedings will follow in the cases registered against him in Haryana.
The development once again highlights the tightening net around organised crime networks and sends a strong message that fugitives cannot indefinitely escape Indian law by seeking refuge overseas, officials said.
