Subtitle: Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, faces charges for aiding the Lashkar-e-Taiba in orchestrating the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
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The US Supreme Court has cleared the path for Tahawwur Rana’s extradition to India, bringing a major breakthrough in the long-standing efforts to hold him accountable for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. This decision, reported by PTI, follows Rana’s failed attempts to challenge extradition orders in multiple US courts.
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Rana’s Role in the 26/11 Mumbai Attacks
Rana is accused of collaborating with David Coleman Headley, a Pakistani-American and key member of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), in planning the deadly 26/11 attacks. The coordinated assault targeted Mumbai’s iconic locations, including the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and Nariman House, leaving 166 people dead, including six Americans.
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Rana allegedly provided logistical and material support to Headley, who conducted reconnaissance missions in Mumbai to facilitate the attacks. These acts placed him under the radar of Indian authorities, who have since sought his extradition.
The Legal Battle
Rana, a Canadian citizen of Pakistani descent, has fought his extradition in US courts for years. After losing in lower courts and federal courts, he appealed to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco. When this attempt also failed, Rana turned to the US Supreme Court, his final legal avenue to block extradition.
On December 16, US Solicitor General Elizabeth B. Prelogar urged the Supreme Court to reject Rana’s petition, emphasizing the validity of India’s extradition request. Rana’s attorney, Joshua L. Dratel, responded on December 23, arguing that the court should accept the plea. However, the Supreme Court ultimately sided with the US government, paving the way for his transfer to India.
India’s Long Pursuit of Justice
India has consistently sought Rana’s extradition to ensure accountability for one of its most devastating terror incidents. The 2008 Mumbai attacks, orchestrated by the Pakistan-based LeT, involved a 60-hour siege by 10 heavily armed terrorists who targeted civilians and critical infrastructure in India’s financial capital.
The Supreme Court’s decision is a major step toward justice for the victims of the attacks. Once extradited, Rana will face trial in India for his alleged role in facilitating the terror plot.
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