The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in close coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), successfully brought back wanted criminal Sombir Motta from the USA on February 10, 2026. Motta was wanted by the Haryana Police for serious criminal charges, including murder and the illegal use of firearms. He was deported from the United States and taken into custody by Haryana Police officials immediately upon his arrival at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi.
How was the operation carried out by the agencies?
Sombir Motta was tracked down through international cooperation between Indian and American law enforcement agencies. An Interpol Red Corner Notice was issued against him on February 11, 2025, following a formal request from the Haryana Police. The CBI, acting as the National Central Bureau for Interpol in India, worked with NCB Washington to locate and deport him. This operation was conducted through the BHARATPOL network, which is used to track and bring back fugitives hiding in foreign countries.
Key details of the criminal charges and deportation
- Primary Charges: Sombir Motta is a key accused in cases involving murder and the illegal use of firearms in Haryana.
- Date of Arrival: The fugitive was deported from the USA and reached Delhi on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
- Custody: Haryana Police took his custody at the IGI airport for further investigation and court proceedings.
- International Support: The operation was made possible with logistical and diplomatic support from the MEA and MHA.
- Past Records: The CBI confirmed that more than 150 criminals have been brought back to India recently through such international coordination.
