US Extradites Key Suspect in 2008 Mumbai Terror Attacks to India
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, has been extradited from the US to face charges in India.
The extradition took “years of sustained and concerted efforts to bring the key conspirator behind the 2008 mayhem to justice”.
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Rana was arrested by the U.S. police in 2009, but a court in 2013 acquitted him of conspiracy to provide support to the Mumbai attacks.
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Rana, who lived in the US at the time, is accused by New Delhi of conspiring with the terrorists and proving them with information required to carry out their attack.
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Summary
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistani-born businessman, has been extradited from the U.S. to India after years of legal efforts. Accused of aiding the 2008 Mumbai attacks, which resulted in 166 deaths, Rana's extradition follows a commitment from U.S. President Trump during discussions with Indian Prime Minister Modi. Rana faces charges including conspiracy and murder linked to the attacks carried out by the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba. The National Investigation Agency of India confirmed Rana’s arrival, emphasizing the ongoing efforts to secure justice for the victims and their families.
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Tahawwur Hussain Rana has been extradited from the United States to India after years of legal proceedings related to his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
India's National Investigation Agency asserts that Rana assisted the Lashkar-e-Taiba in executing the attacks that killed 166 people, and he is accused of standing alongside other key figures involved in the planning.
The extradition was facilitated through discussions between U.S. President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Modi, highlighting the cooperative legal framework between the two countries regarding terrorism.
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