The central government compromises national security by releasing foreign individuals?

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Checked 8 Oct 2026 · Updated 9 Oct 2026

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A Delhi court granted Matthew Aaron VanDyke default bail because the NIA failed to file a complete chargesheet within the 180-day deadline. No evidence connects his release to a personal gift from PM Modi.

Main source: The Tribune

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The NIA failed to file a complete chargesheet within the statutory 180-day period, leading the court to grant default bail to Matthew Aaron VanDyke.

"As the National Investigation Agency (NIA) did not file a charge sheet covering the alleged terror offences within the mandatory 180-day period, a Delhi court on Friday granted default bail to U.S. national Matthew Aaron Van Dyke" The Hindu, 2026-09-18

"investigating agency cannot circumvent sec. 187(3) BNSS (erstwhile sec. 167(2) CrPC) by filing incomplete charge-sheet" ThePrint, 2026-09-18

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The Indian government released American national Matthew Winney and his six foreign associates who were involved in training terrorists.The Tribune + 1 more

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During Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government, terrorists Masood Azhar, Omar Said, and Mushtaq Ahmed were released and escorted by Ajit Doval.New Indian Express + 1 more

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the central government and BJPThe NDA maintained that past terrorist releases were collective cabinet decisions made to secure the lives of hostages. Times of India

Congress and political criticsCongress criticized the Centre over the release of the US national and alleged that US diplomatic pressure influenced the outcome. Times of India

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