Tahawwur Rana’s Extradition: A Victory for Justice, India Calls for More Fugitives
In a major legal breakthrough, the US Supreme Court denied a review petition filed by Tahawwur Rana, clearing the way for his extradition to India. Rana, a Pakistani-origin businessman, is wanted for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that claimed 166 lives. His co-conspirators included Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley.
Reacting to the news, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut urged the Indian government to intensify efforts to extradite other fugitives, including Nirav Modi, Dawood Ibrahim, and Tiger Memon. “The list is long,” he remarked, emphasizing the need to bring back all individuals responsible for crimes against India.
CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah welcomed the decision, stating it paves the way for justice by ensuring criminals face trial in India. Similarly, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske hailed the court’s ruling as a diplomatic victory for India.
Advocate Ujjwal Nikam, who served as a public prosecutor in the 26/11 case, emphasized the significance of Rana’s extradition in exposing Pakistan’s role in the attacks. “This is a great success for India. Rana’s testimony could reveal critical information about the involvement of Pakistani officials and its security apparatus,” Nikam noted.
The extradition marks a crucial step in holding perpetrators accountable for the 26/11 terror attacks and raises hopes for further actions against fugitives sheltering abroad.
