- India,
- 25-Jan-2025 09:57 AM IST
Tahawwur Hussain Rana: The way has been cleared to bring Tahawwur Rana, convicted in the 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, to India. The US Supreme Court has approved his extradition, which is being seen as a historic victory under the India-US extradition treaty. In August 2024, the US court ordered Rana to be sent to India. The lower court had already given the green signal to his extradition, but Rana challenged it in the Supreme Court.US Supreme Court's decisionThe final verdict on Rana's extradition was pronounced on Friday. The US Supreme Court upheld the lower court's order and approved Rana's deportation to India. Now soon Rana will be brought to India and the legal process will begin against him here. This step will prove to be important in efforts to get justice for the victims of 26/11 and their families.Role of Tahawwur RanaTahawwur Rana is accused of helping David Coleman Headley, the mastermind of the 26/11 attacks. Rana was Headley's right hand man and was deeply involved in the conspiracy of the Mumbai attack. Rana is believed to have played an important role in executing the entire conspiracy from the control room during the attack.Rana not only helped in planning the attack, but he also provided logistical support to carry out terrorist activities under the guise of opening a branch office in India. Rana also had deep connections with Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI and Lashkar-e-Taiba.New revelations expected in the 26/11 conspiracyAfter Rana is brought to India, the investigating agencies will interrogate him, which is expected to reveal many new secrets related to the 26/11 conspiracy. This investigation can also clarify which new names were involved in the attack, which have not been identified yet.Background: Rana's arrest and India's effortsTahawwur Rana was arrested by the FBI from Chicago in 2009. India presented solid evidence against him in the US court, which proved his involvement. This evidence shows Rana's links with Pakistan and Lashkar-e-Taiba.ConclusionTahawwur Rana's extradition is a big step towards justice for India. The 26/11 attacks shook Mumbai and the entire country. Now, Rana's arrest and interrogation will not only expose the deep conspiracy of the attack, but will also increase the hope of getting justice for the victims and their families.