Washington:
One of the main conspirators of the 2008 terrorist attack in Mumbai is going to hand over Tahawwur Rana to India. President Donald Trump has approved this. He said that Tahavvur Rana will have to face justice in India. Trump made this announcement during a joint press conference with PM Modi at the White House. PM Modi expressed happiness over Trump’s decision.
US President Donald Trump’s approval of the 26/11 Mumbai attack convict Tehwwur Rana’s extradition to India is considered a major step towards further strengthening security cooperation between the two. Tehwwur Rana is accused of plotting in the 2008 Mumbai attack. He is also accused of supporting terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba.
What did Donald Trump say?
During a shared press conference after a bilateral talks between PM Modi and President Donald Trump, Trump said, “I am happy to announce that our administration approves the extradition of Tawwur Rana, convicted of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack He has to face justice by going to India. ”
‘Cooperation on fighting terrorism’
After this announcement of Trump, PM Modi said, “We will cooperate on fighting terrorism. In the current era, strict action is needed against across the border. I am grateful to President Trump.
PM Modi said, “I am thankful to the President that it has been decided to hand over the Muljim to India who had massacred in India in 2008. India’s courts will take appropriate action.”
Demand for extradition of Tehwavur Rana for a long time
Please tell that India was demanding extradition of Tahwwur Rana for a long time. Now America has agreed to his extradition. Tehwavur Rana is currently lodged in a US jail. Earlier, the US Supreme Court had approved the extradition of India of Tehwavur on 25 January 2024. The court also dismissed a review petition filed against his conviction in this case. Please tell that in 2009, FBI arrested Tehwavur.
Who is Tahwwur Rana?
Tahwwur Rana is one of the main conspirators of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. He is of Pakistani origin and is a Canadian citizen. He is associated with Pakistani-American terrorist David Headley. Headley is also one of the main accused in the Mumbai terror attack. According to the charge sheet filed over the Mumbai terror attack, Tehwwur is accused of helping in carrying out the Mumbai attack with Headley and other terrorists. He has long been lodged in a jail in Los Angeles.