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Tahawwur Rana Extradited to India for Role in 26/11 Mumbai Attacks

After exhausting all legal options in the US, the accused conspirator in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks has been handed over to Indian authorities and is now in high-security custody.

Overview

  • Tahawwur Rana, a Pakistani-Canadian national accused of aiding the 2008 Mumbai attacks, arrived in Delhi today following his extradition from the US.
  • Rana, 64, is charged with facilitating logistical support for David Coleman Headley, who scouted targets for the attacks that killed 166 people.
  • The US Supreme Court rejected Rana's final appeal against extradition earlier this month, clearing the way for his transfer to India.
  • Indian authorities, led by the National Investigation Agency, have placed Rana in high-security custody and plan to interrogate him for further insights into the attacks.
  • Indian officials have hailed the extradition as a diplomatic success, while Pakistan has distanced itself from Rana, emphasizing his Canadian citizenship.

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