Overview

• The US Supreme Court has denied Tahawwur Rana's emergency plea to halt his extradition to India, where he is wanted for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
• Rana, a 64-year-old Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, argued he faces a high risk of torture in India due to his religion, nationality, and former military background.
• He cited severe health issues, including an abdominal aortic aneurysm, Parkinson's disease, and suspected bladder cancer, claiming extradition could be a 'de facto death sentence.'
• Rana's plea referenced a UK court's recent decision to block the extradition of another individual to India over concerns of torture, but US authorities dismissed the argument.
• Indian officials have stated that procedural delays are minor, and they expect Rana to be handed over to the National Investigation Agency by the end of March.