New Delhi [ India ], April 10 (ANI): Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev on Tuesday termed the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana to India as a "step forward," emphasizing its importance for justice India - US cooperation.
Rana stands accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, during which innocent individuals lost their lives, and he is anticipated to face trial soon. India .
Talking to ANI about the extradition According to Sachdev, "This is a positive development – first, it seeks justice for those who lost their lives during those times, and secondly, it promotes collaboration between India and America."
He stressed that the questioning of Rana would offer India Notify authorities with crucial details, as the proceedings have advanced to a point where the defendants can no longer pursue legal remedies.
" India He will gain substantial knowledge from the questioning process... Escaping or seeking legal remedies will be impossible for him... He shall be transferred to our country’s intelligence authorities. FBI , and the NIA "Will head out and bring him to the countryside," Sachdev said additionally.
In the meantime, ex-diplomat KP Fabian expressed approval of the US choice, observed that even though the India Without presenting convincing proof, it took 17 years for Tahawwur Rana He was also subject to extradition. Additionally, he criticized the American judicial procedures.
"While we welcome the US decision, it's important to note that the 26/11 attacks occurred in 2008, and it has taken 17 years for the extradition --despite India providing credible evidence early on. Had the roles been reversed, and an accused in the 9/11 attacks were in India , the US would not have waited this long. The American legal process is slow, and successive administrations could have acted more swiftly...," Fabian told ANI on Wednesday.
On April 7, the Supreme Court of the United States rejected Tahawwur Rana "s request to remain extradition to India . On March 20, 2025, Rana submitted an urgent petition to Chief Justice Roberts, requesting a halt to the proceedings against him extradition .
"The petition for residence submitted to The Chief Justice and forwarded to the court has been rejected," according to the Supreme Court’s order dated Monday, April 7.
The Mumbai Crime Branch initially filed a case of criminal conspiracy against Rana, as per their statements. NIA In Delhi following the lethal November 2008 assaults during which more than 160 individuals lost their lives.
The ongoing extradition The process relates to that specific case. Nonetheless, officials stated that it has not been decided whether the Mumbai Police can request custody of him for any local investigations connected to the attacks.
Just upon inspecting the premises extradition "Will it be evident if the Mumbai Crime Branch can seek custody in this case?" sources asked.
Sources added that the Mumbai Police has not received any formal communication so far regarding Rana's transfer to the city for questioning or judicial proceedings.
Tahawwur Rana , a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, was found guilty in the US for the banned terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives and providing material support to the group responsible for the Mumbai attacks that killed over 174 people. (ANI)
