Washington:
America said on Thursday that they were “very proud” Tavur Hussain SanaMastermind of 26/11 terrorist attacks in MumbaiHas been extradited in India.
Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, was extradited from the US on Wednesday and reached Delhi on Thursday evening. 64 -year -old is accused of playing an important role 2008 Mumbai attack It killed 166 people, including six Americans, and was carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba (late) terrorists in Pakistan.
National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials arrested Tahwur Hussain Rana after reaching Delhi
On April 9, the US state spokesman Tammy Bruce said in a media briefing in Washington, “On April 9, the United States extracts Tahawur Hussain Rana to India to face justice for its role in planning a 2008 horrific Mumbai terror attacks.”
He said, “Some people can see that they cannot remember, but I encourage you to see them and to find out how terrible it was and the importance of today’s situation,” he said, the attack “shocked the whole world”.
Ms. Bruce said that the US has long supported India’s efforts to bring those responsible for these attacks for justice.
“As the President (Donald) Trump said, the United States and India will continue working together to counter the global crisis of terrorism. He is in their possession and we are very proud of that dynamic,” he said.
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to America in February, President Trump Confirmed Rana’s extradition in India.
The US is a “very violent man” back “immediately” to India, he said during a joint press conference with PM Narendra Modi at the White House on 13 February.
Trump said, “We have a lot because we have a lot of requests. Therefore, we work on crime with India, and we want to make it good for India. So this kind of relationship is very important for us.”
The US Justice Department said that Tahwur Rana’s extradition is “important step towards seeking justice” for six Americans and other victims killed in “heinous” attacks.
The US DOJ said in a statement, “The United States on Wednesday extradited a Canadian citizen and a native of Pakistan terrorist Tahwur Hussain Rana, who was prosecuted in India on 10 criminal allegations arising out of its alleged role in the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai.”
Tavavur Rana sent an anti-terrorism agency to custody
Taking a special flight Tavavur sun Last evening landed in Delhi, when he ended all the legal paths to prevent his extradition. He was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and taken to a local court. He was then sent to custody of the anti -terrorism agency for 18 days.
In a statement, the NIA stated that “this” Tahwur Hussain Rana successfully secured the extradition of the mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, after years of efforts to bring major conspirators to judge the 2008 major conspirators after years. ,
He has been accused of criminal conspiracy, war against the Government of India under the illegal activities (prevention) Act for war, murder and forgery.
Rana, arrested by US police in 2009, is accused of plotting with his long-term friend and Pakistani-American terrorist. David Coleman HeadleyOne of the main conspirators of 26/11 attacks. Headley is currently serving a 35 -year sentence in the US for allegations related to terrorism related to Mumbai attacks and a Danish newspaper is a planned attack.
