Mumbai 26/11 Attack Accused Tahawwur Rana Likely To Be Extradited To India Soon
Tahawwur Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman implicated in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, is likely to be extradited to India soon following a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. This court upheld the decision that Rana is extraditable under the treaty between the United States and India, affirming that sufficient evidence supports his involvement in the attacks.
The extradition process is reportedly underway, with Indian authorities coordinating through diplomatic channels to bring him to face charges related to his alleged support for the attacks orchestrated by Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba. Rana has been accused of providing logistical and operational support to David Coleman Headley, a key figure in planning the attacks.
Rana was previously convicted in the U.S. for providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, but he was acquitted of charges directly linked to the Mumbai attacks. After serving seven years in prison, he was released on compassionate grounds, leading India to renew its request for his extradition. The extradition is seen as a significant step in holding accountable those responsible for the tragic events that resulted in 166 deaths, including six Americans, during a three-day siege in Mumbai
