US Supreme Court Rejects Tahawwur Rana’s Plea to Block Extradition to India

Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, claims risk of torture and health concerns but faces imminent extradition to India.

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.