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Raipur Court Orders Eight-Day CBI Custody of Extradited Suspect Sourabh Chandrakar
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 07:44 AM
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A Raipur court has authorized the Central Bureau of Investigation to keep extradited suspect Sourabh Chandrakar in custody for eight days, after his arrival from Oman via a private flight on November 3.
The Raipur Sessions Court granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) eight days of custodial custody over Sourabh Chandrakar, a suspect recently extradited from Oman. The order, handed down on Thursday, allows the investigative agency to detain the accused for a week while it prepares its case.
Chandrakar was flown from Delhi to Raipur on a private aircraft on the evening of November 3, following his handover by Omani authorities. The swift transfer underscores the coordination between foreign law‑enforcement agencies and Indian security services.
Under the court’s direction, the CBI will move the suspect to Delhi for interrogation, where officials intend to question him about the charges that led to his extradition. The eight‑day custodial period is intended to give investigators sufficient time to gather evidence before any further legal steps.
Legal experts note that the court’s decision reflects the seriousness of the case and the need for a controlled investigative environment, while also ensuring that Chandrakar’s rights are observed during the custodial phase.
Chandrakar was flown from Delhi to Raipur on a private aircraft on the evening of November 3, following his handover by Omani authorities. The swift transfer underscores the coordination between foreign law‑enforcement agencies and Indian security services.
Under the court’s direction, the CBI will move the suspect to Delhi for interrogation, where officials intend to question him about the charges that led to his extradition. The eight‑day custodial period is intended to give investigators sufficient time to gather evidence before any further legal steps.
Legal experts note that the court’s decision reflects the seriousness of the case and the need for a controlled investigative environment, while also ensuring that Chandrakar’s rights are observed during the custodial phase.