India says Hasina extradition issue to be addressed under law; travel documents needed to travel

India has said the extradition of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is a legal matter, adding that any further action will be taken in accordance with legal procedures.

Responding to journalists at a briefing on Tuesday, Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also fielded questions about Hasina’s passport.

“Obviously, for people to travel, you need a travel document. That is what I understand. But again, this is a technical matter, and I'll come back to you,” he said.

He added that he would look into the specific technical aspects of the issue and provide further information later.

The briefing also addressed several other issues concerning bilateral relations between Bangladesh and India.

Asked about the latest developments regarding the proposed water-sharing agreement between the two countries, Jaiswal said, “There is no new information on this issue beyond the statements given in the previous briefing.”

Meanwhile, reporters also sought an update on a possible visit to India by Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and whether any discussions had taken place regarding such a visit.

“There is no update to confirm at this time,” the Indian spokesperson said.