New Delhi: A US court on Thursday has approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, the accused in 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack. Rana, a Canadian business man of Pakistani descent is sought in India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
The 48-page court order issued by Judge Jacqueline Chooljian certifies Rana’s extradition under the India-US extradition treaty.
Rana who was arrested in 2009 for conspiracy in 26/11 attack was in jail for 168 days. The NIA special court has issued warrant against him in India.
According to reports, between 2006 and November 2008, Rana conspired with his childhood friend David Headley and others located in Pakistan to assist terrorist organizations Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harakat ul-Jihad-e-Islami, to plan and carry out the Mumbai terrorist attacks.
India had demanded the extradition of Rana as more details regarding Pakistan spy agency ISI’s involvement will be received from him.
26/11 attack was one the most horrific terrorist attacks happened in India. On November 26, 2008, 10 Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists from Pakistan arrived by sea route and opened fire, killing 166 people, including 18 security personnel, and injuring several others during the 60-hour siege in Mumbai. Six Americans were also killed in the attack. They stormed into train station, hotels and cafes and a Jewish centre, shooting and throwing bombs.
At least, nine terrorists were later killed by the security forces. Ajmal Kasab was the only terrorist who was captured alive. He was hanged four years later on November 21, 2012.
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