The US Supreme Court has denied Tahawwur Rana’s plea to halt his extradition to India, paving the way for his return to face charges related to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Indian officials view this extradition as a diplomatic triumph for Prime Minister Modi’s government, emphasizing accountability for terrorism-related crimes.
Tahawwur Rana, who is accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case, has once again approached the US Supreme Court. He has filed a fresh request with US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, seeking to stop his extradition to India. This comes after his previous appeal was rejected earlier this month by US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan.
The US Supreme Court rejected an emergency plea by Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, seeking to block his extradition to India. Rana had opposed his transfer, but the court dismissed his request. With this decision, his extradition process moves forward. India has been pursuing his return to face trial.
26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana has asked the US Supreme Court to stop his extradition to India, fearing torture. He said that being a Muslim of Pakistani origin, he could face ill-treatment. Rana claims that sending him to India would put his life in danger. His request aims to stop the process, raising human rights issues.
Tahawwur Rana, wanted for his role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, is battling extradition to India. His attorney has petitioned the US Supreme Court to reconsider earlier court decisions based on double jeopardy claims, arguing it pertains to the same conduct. The Supreme Court will address this matter on January 17.
