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HM 26 FEBRUARY Page 7.Qxd THE HIMALAYAN MAIL JAMMU FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2021 NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL 7 Farmers angry over government notices, PNB scam case: UK judge orders closure of main roads at Ghazipur border Nirav Modi to be extradited to India Farmer leaders have made it clear that the people to Chronology of Nirav Modi’s case whom notices are being sent LONDON, FEBRUARY 25: A UK March 9, 2019: British newspaper ‘The should refuse arrest. A legal court on Thursday ruled that fugitive dia- Telegraph’ confronts Nirav Modi on Lon- panel set up by farmers will mantaire Nirav Modi can be extradited to don’s streets and confirms his presence in respond to these notices. India to face charges of fraud and money the country. Appealing to those who laundering amounting to an estimated USD March 9, 2019: The ED says the govern- have got the notices, the 2 billion. ment of the UK has sent an extradition re- farmer leaders told them not Following is the chronology of the case quest of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi to NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY and its origin: a UK court for further proceeding. to attend the inquiry without 25: Wanted diamond merchant January 29, 2018: Punjab National Bank March 18, 2019: Westminster Court in a lawyer. Farmer leaders on Nirav Modi on Thursday lost his (PNB) files police complaint against Nirav London issues arrest warrant against fugitive the Ghazipur border claim fight against being extradited to Modi, Mehul Choksi and others accusing Nirav Modi after the Indian government re- notices have been sent to fraud to the tune of Rs 2.81 billion. quest was forwarded to the court by the UK more than 100 farmers while India as a UK judge ruled that he can be sent back to face charges of February 5, 2018: The Central Bureau of Home Office. notices for inciting violence Investigation (CBI) launches an investiga- March 20, 2019: Nirav Modi arrested in fraud and money laundering in have been sent to 1,700 tion into the alleged scam. London and produced in Westminster farmers across the country. the estimated $2-billion Punjab February 16, 2018: The Enforcement Di- Court, which denies him bail. The farmers said that a National Bank (PNB) scam case. rectorate (ED) seizes a cumulative Rs 56.74 March 20, 2019: Nirav Modi sent to Her panel of 10 lawyers from The UK Extradition judge billion worth of diamonds, gold and jew- Majesty’s Prison (HMP) Wandsworth till Punjab is reaching the ruled that fugitive diamantaire ellery from Nirav Modi’s home and offices. March 29. Ghazipur border by this Nirav Modi had a case to answer February 17, 2018: The CBI makes first March 29, 2019: A Westminster Magis- evening which will inform for in India. arrest in the case. Two PNB employees and trates Court in London rejects Nirav Modi’s NEW DELHI, FEBRU- border expressing displea- leagues in the entire peasant the farmers about the issues The 49-year-old appeared via an executive of Nirav Modi’s group were de- second bail application, saying there are ARY 25: The anger of the sure over notices by the gov- movement." related to the legal action. video link from Wandsworth tained. “substantial grounds” to believe that he will protesting farmers has ernment sent to protesters Giving an example, Bajwa Farmer leaders also ex- Prison in south-west London as February 17, 2018: Government sus- fail to surrender. The judge fixes April 26 as pends passports of Nirav Modi and Mehul started to boil over after for involvement in the Janu- said: "A woman has got a no- pressed their displeasure at District Judge Samuel Goozee the next date of hearing when he will appear Choksi for four weeks in connection with via video link from jail. three months of the agitation ary 26 violence. tice, and she has works in the closure of roads as they handed down his judgment at the PNB fraud. May 8, 2019: Nirav Modi denied bail for a as they are upset with the Farmer leader Jagtar Delhi. Just because her say it has been three months Westminster Magistrates’ Court government and the police Singh Bajwa said: "The po- phone was active in the area since they have been protest- February 21, 2018: CBI arrests CFO of Ni- third time, to remain in UK jail. in London. rav Modi’s firm and two other senior execu- over closure of the main lice and the central govern- on Republic Day, she was ing on the roads, but they do June 12, 2019: UK court rejects Nirav The judge ordered Nirav Modi tives of his firms. It also seals his farmhouse roads at Ghazipur border ment have crossed the limits sent a notice for it." Modi’s bail for the fourth time over fears he not want to disturb the local to be extradited to India to stand in Alibaug. and notices sent to several of dictatorship. The govern- "Have faith in a democratic people. would abscond. trial. February 22, 2018: The ED seizes nine protesters. ment is working to suppress country, stop harassing peo- Farmers have appealed for August 22, 2019: Nirav Modi’s remand He also ruled that Nirav Modi luxury cars belonging to Nirav Modi and his extended till September 19, UK extradition Farmer leaders held a the movement, there is re- ple in support of the move- roads to be reopened on the firms. press conference at Ghazipur sentment among our col- ment." border. conspired to destroy evidence trial expected in May 2020. and intimidate witnesses. February 27, 2018: A magistrate’s court November 6, 2019: UK court rejects Nirav issues a bailable arrest warrant against dia- “Nirav Modi will not be denied Modi’s new bail application. mond trader Nirav Modi. May 11, 2020: Nirav Modi’s five-day extra- justice if he is extradited to In- June 2, 2018: The Interpol issues Red dia,” UK Extradition judge rules. dition trial in PNB fraud case begins in UK. Mamata rides pillion on electric Corner Notice against Nirav Modi for May 13, 2020: Indian government sub- The UK Extradition judge money laundering. mits more proof against Nirav Modi in ruled that Nirav Modi would be June 25, 2018: The ED moves to a special money laundering case. court in Mumbai seeking Nirav Modi’s extra- scooter to protest fuel price hike given adequate medical treat- September 7, 2020: UK court given fresh dition. ment and mental health care at video tour of Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail. KOLKATA, FEBRU- The opposition parties, August 3, 2018: The Indian Government Arthur Road Jail, Mumbai, upon December 1, 2020: Nirav Modi’s remand ARY 25: In a unique protest however, called her protest sends a request for the extradition of Nirav the extradition. extended, final hearings in 2021. against fuel price hike, West an "election stunt". “There is no risk of suicide for Modi to the UK authorities. August 20, 2018: The CBI officials re- January 8, 2021: UK court decides to pro- Bengal Chief Minister Ma- "The CM is resorting to Nirav Modi if he is sent to India as quest Interpol Manchester to detain Nirav nounce judgement in Nirav Modi’s extra- mata Banerjee on Thursday novel theatrics ahead of the he will have access to adequate dition case on February 25. rode pillion on an electric Modi after the latter informs about his pres- elections, but the state gov- medical care at the Arthur Road February 25, 2021: UK court rules Nirav scooter to state secretariat ernment is not doing its bit to ence in London to Indian authorities. jail,” the UK Extradition judge December 27, 2018: The UK informs India Modi can be extradited to India to face Nabanna. reduce fuel prices," BJP said. that Nirav Modi is living in the country. charges of fraud and money laundering. Banerjee was seen sitting leader Jai Prakash Ma- behind state minister Firhad jumder said. Hakim, who rode the battery- Congress Legislature Party powered electric scooter. leader Abdul Mannan said, Haryana Police refutes Nodeep With a placard protesting "This is nothing but an elec- against the petrol price hike tion stunt. Why is the state hanging around her neck, people before coming to protest, Banerjee said, "I rode Kaur’s charge of assault as ‘baseless’ power and now they are hik- on an e-scooter to protest the government not substantially helmet-clad Banerjee waved withdrawing cess to blunt the ing its price," Banerjee said. manner in which petrol, CHANDIGARH, FEB- judicial magistrate for judi- at people on both sides of the effect of the fuel price hike to "Modi and Shah are selling diesel and LPG prices are ris- RUARY 25 : The Haryana cial remand, the police said. road during the seven-km- help the common man?" Left long journey from Hazra the country. They are selling ing. Police has refuted labour “False allegations are be- Front leader Sujan More to the state secretariat. the profit-making PSUs. This "A middle-class household rights activist Nodeep Kaur’s ing made through a few so- Chakraborty compared her After reaching Nabanna is an anti-people, anti- needs two LPG cylinders a charge of assault as “base- cial media platforms that fuel hike protest with her ear- following a 45-minute ride, woman, anti-youth, anti- month which they can't af- less” and accused her of ex- Kaur was falsely implicated lier riding pillion on a motor- Banerjee slammed the BJP- farmer government," she ford now. Over 1 crore people torting money from industri- and arbitrarily detained by led government at the Centre said.
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