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Tahawwur Rana Extradited to India for Role in 2008 Mumbai Attacks

The accused co-conspirator, now in NIA custody, faces interrogation to uncover the full extent of the terror plot that claimed 166 lives.

National Investigation Agency (NIA) began interrogating the 26/11 key accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana on Friday.
Tahawwur Rana, key conspirator of the 26/11 attacks, was finally extradited from the US to India and handed over to the NIA on April 10.
Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India came through after PM Modi's recent visit to the US.
A cavalcade escorting Tahawwur Hussain Rana leaves the Patiala House Court, in New Delhi on Friday.

Overview

  • Tahawwur Hussain Rana, extradited from the United States on April 9, 2025, is now in the custody of India's National Investigation Agency (NIA).
  • Rana is accused of aiding the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks by facilitating visas and logistical support for David Coleman Headley, who conducted reconnaissance for the attacks.
  • The NIA has been granted 18 days to interrogate Rana, focusing on his role in the attacks and potential links to other terror networks.
  • Rana’s extradition follows nearly five years of legal challenges in the U.S., including petitions citing health concerns and alleged risks of torture, all of which were dismissed.
  • U.S. and Indian officials have described his extradition as a significant step toward justice for the victims of the attacks, which killed 166 people, including six Americans.