New Delhi, April 10:
After a wait of nearly 16 years, justice took a significant step forward as Tahawwur Rana, a key conspirator in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was extradited to India. A special flight carrying Rana landed in Delhi earlier today, marking a historic development in one of the deadliest terror cases in India’s history.
Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman, was wanted by Indian authorities for his alleged involvement in facilitating the 2008 Mumbai attacks that left 166 people dead and over 300 injured. His extradition was approved by a US court in 2023 following India’s persistent diplomatic and legal efforts.
Security has been heightened in and around the national capital, with Rana now in the custody of Indian investigative agencies. He will face interrogation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and is expected to be produced in a special court in Delhi soon.
Rana’s arrival is seen as a major diplomatic and strategic victory for India in its long-standing battle against cross-border terrorism. Officials have called it a “milestone moment” in the 26/11 probe, as his testimony could provide key insights into the role of Pakistan-based terror outfits and individuals behind the attacks.