Pune court remands drug kingpin Basoya to NCB custody for five days
On August 16, 2026, a Pune court remanded Virender Singh Basoya, extradited from the UAE, to the NCB's custody until August 21. A Delhi court earlier granted three-day transit remand on August 14 at the NCB’s request. Basoya is accused in a multi-crore drug haul involving around 9,000 kg of mephedrone and cocaine trafficking. His lawyer argued for only four days' custody; the prosecution sought six. The court agreed to five days after hearing both sides.
14 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya was extradited from the UAE to India by the NCB after an Interpol red notice and arrest in June.
— The Hindu
On August 14, 2026, Virender Singh Basoya, a fugitive drug kingpin, was extradited from Dubai to India, marking a significant milestone in India's fight against drug crimes.
16 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
A Pune court remanded Virender Singh Basoya, extradited from the UAE, to NCB custody until August 21st following a Delhi court's three-day transit remand.
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