US Supreme Court Clears Path for Tahawwur Rana's Extradition to India
India accelerates efforts to extradite the 26/11 Mumbai attacks suspect following the US Supreme Court's rejection of his appeal.
- The US Supreme Court recently denied Tahawwur Rana's petition to block his extradition, removing a major legal obstacle.
- Rana, a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, is accused of aiding David Headley in planning the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 166 people.
- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is preparing to send a team to the US to finalize extradition procedures with the Ministry of Home Affairs and External Affairs involved.
- The US State Department has stated it is evaluating the next steps in compliance with US law while supporting India's pursuit of justice for the attacks.
- Rana was previously convicted in the US for supporting Lashkar-e-Taiba but acquitted of charges directly tied to the Mumbai attacks; his extradition marks a significant development in holding conspirators accountable.