NEW DELHI: US secretary of state Marco Rubio, on Friday, mentioned that he’s glad that, along with India, the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, who is among the key accused within the 26/11 Mumbai 2008 assault, happened.
“We extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India to face expenses for his position in planning the horrific 2008 Mumbai terrorist assaults. Collectively, with India, we have lengthy sought justice for the 166 individuals, together with 6 Individuals, who misplaced their lives in these assaults. I am glad that day has come,” Rubio posted on X.
In response to an announcement launched by the US Division of Justice, Rana allegedly instructed Headley after the assaults that the Indians “deserved it” and praised the 9 Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists who died throughout the assault, suggesting they need to be awarded Pakistan’s highest army honour, the Nishan-e-Haider. These statements have been reportedly captured throughout intercepted conversations between the 2.
Rana faces trial for his alleged involvement within the 2008 Mumbai terror assaults that claimed 166 lives. Rana, a former Pakistan Military medical corps officer turned immigration marketing consultant, is accused of facilitating the assaults by offering logistical assist to his childhood buddy and co-conspirator, David Coleman Headley.
The Nationwide Investigation Company has mentioned accused Tahawwur Rana deliberate a number of different plots just like the 26/11 Mumbai terror assaults to focus on a number of Indian cities. “His (Rana) extended custody has been deemed essential to facilitate an in depth interrogation aimed toward uncovering deeper layers of the conspiracy. We suspect that the techniques used within the Mumbai assaults have been meant for execution in different cities as effectively, prompting investigators to look at whether or not comparable plots have been developed elsewhere,” the NIA is believed to have knowledgeable the choose, a supply mentioned.
Rana was dropped at the courtroom in a cavalcade together with a jail van, an armoured SWAT car and an ambulance.
NIA authorities arrived in India on Thursday with Rana, following completion of vital authorized procedures within the US.
This growth occurred after Rana’s last try and keep away from extradition failed when the US Supreme Courtroom denied his utility. The 64-year-old was beforehand held on the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Los Angeles.
