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Lt. Commander '''Ravi Shankaran''' (RETD) (born 1964) is a decorated ex Indian Naval clearance diving officer who is allegedly now an arms dealer and is the prime accused in a case of military espionage for commercial purposes which has international implications. Shankaran was a London-based NRI business man and is the only one to have escaped the dragnet of the Income Tax, [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] and [[Interpol]] for his role in masterminding now what is known as the [[Navy War Room Leak Case]].<ref> | Lt. Commander '''Ravi Shankaran''' (RETD) (born 1964) is a decorated ex Indian Naval clearance diving officer who is allegedly now an arms dealer and is the prime accused in a case of military espionage for commercial purposes which has international implications. Shankaran was a London-based NRI business man and is the only one to have escaped the dragnet of the Income Tax, [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] and [[Interpol]] for his role in masterminding now what is known as the [[Navy War Room Leak Case]].<ref> | ||
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===Arrest in London=== | ===Arrest in London=== | ||
In April 2010, four years after the [[Interpol]] [[Red corner notice]] had been issued against him, Ravi Shankaran gave himself up voluntarily in London. Reports indicate that he was being extradited via proceedings in the court of District Magistrate, Westminister's Court, London.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Naval-war-room-leak-case-accused-Shakaran-arrested-in-London/articleshow/5954881.cms | work=The Times of India | title=Naval war room leak case accused Shakaran arrested in London | date=20 May | In April 2010, four years after the [[Interpol]] [[Red corner notice]] had been issued against him, Ravi Shankaran gave himself up voluntarily in London. Reports indicate that he was being extradited via proceedings in the court of District Magistrate, Westminister's Court, London.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Naval-war-room-leak-case-accused-Shakaran-arrested-in-London/articleshow/5954881.cms | work=The Times of India | title=Naval war room leak case accused Shakaran arrested in London | date=20 May 2010}}</ref> However, in over nearly 3 years, he is yet to be extradited as of January 2013. On 30 December 2011 the London Court has held that there is prima facie answerable case against Shankaran but it also allowed him to refute the same at the next hearing. Now Shankaran has claimed in the court that since his assets are frozen he may be granted Legal Aid which was accepted by the Court. Meanwhile, he is on bail in London with restrictions. On 27 March 2013, Shankaran's appeal against extradition was turned down by the Westminster Magistrates Court in London. Theresa May, Home Secretary of Britain is now expected to take a final call on the extradition .<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/naval-war-room-leak-shankaran-loses-extradition-appeal/article4554495.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Hasan | last=Suroor | title=Ravi Shankaran loses plea against extradition | date=27 March 2013}}</ref> | ||
According to a British Home Office spokesperson, the Secretary of State on 22 May signed an order for Ravi Shankaran's extradition to India. Shankaran has been given 14 days to move an appeal against this order.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uk-nod-for-ravi-shankarans-extradition/article4760457.ece | work=The Hindu | title=U.K. nod for Ravi Shankaran's extradition | date=29 May 2013 | location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://newindianexpress.com/nation/Decks-cleared-for-Ravi-Shankaran-extradition/2013/05/29/article1610446.ece | work=The New Indian Express | title=Decks cleared for Ravi Shankaran extradition | date=29 May | According to a British Home Office spokesperson, the Secretary of State on 22 May signed an order for Ravi Shankaran's extradition to India. Shankaran has been given 14 days to move an appeal against this order.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uk-nod-for-ravi-shankarans-extradition/article4760457.ece | work=The Hindu | title=U.K. nod for Ravi Shankaran's extradition | date=29 May 2013 | location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://newindianexpress.com/nation/Decks-cleared-for-Ravi-Shankaran-extradition/2013/05/29/article1610446.ece | work=The New Indian Express | title=Decks cleared for Ravi Shankaran extradition | date=29 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/Naval-war-room-leak-case-UK-authorities-orders-extradition-of-Ravi-Shankaran/articleshow/20315289.cms? | work=The Times of India | title=Naval war room leak case: UK authorities orders extradition of Ravi Shankaran | date=28 May 2013}}</ref> | ||
===Appeal in UK High Court=== | ===Appeal in UK High Court=== | ||