29th November, 2002
Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers  


EXTRADITION OF UCL CHIEF


RAJYA SABHA

Government has examined the request for extradition of Mr. Warren Anderson, former Union Carbide Chief in consultation with concerned authorities. The investigation Agency has been asked to strengthen the evidentiary links connecting Mr. Anderson to the Bhopal Gas Leakage Tragedy so that the extradition request could be forwarded to the US Government. A revised request, in conformity with the requirements of the Extradition Treaty with USA is in the final stages of preparation.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Chemicals & fertilizers, Shri Tapan Sikdar, in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.