According to a Danish court, New Delhi cannot ensure Niels Holck’s safety, but India wants to see him tried for allegedly smuggling guns. India claims that he is a terrorist who armed rebels in West Bengal.Holck acknowledged participating in the 1995 drop of missiles, rocket launchers, and assault rifles from a cargo plane in eastern India. According to Indian police, they were intended for a national revolutionary group.
The Hilleroed District Court ruled that there “is a real risk” that Holck will endure torture or other cruel treatment while in India, despite “the additional diplomatic guarantees” that India had provided.
Holck, 62, said he was afraid for his life. if an extradition request is made.
Holck said on Danish radio DR that “I would rather not die from it, but I would like to be held accountable in front of a judge because I believe it is a justified emergency” prior to the decision being made public on Thursday morning.Holck acknowledged participating in the 1995 drop of missiles, rocket launchers, and assault rifles from a cargo plane in eastern India. According to Indian police, they were intended for a national revolutionary group.
The Hilleroed District Court ruled that there “is a real risk” that Holck will endure torture or other cruel treatment while in India, despite “the additional diplomatic guarantees” that India had provided.
The 62-year-old Holck expressed fear for his life. in the event of extradition.
Before the decision was made public on Thursday morning, Holck stated on Danish radio DR, “I would rather not die from it, but I would like to be held accountable in front of a judge because I believe it is a justified emergency.”
