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New Delhi: The United States Department of Justice issued an official statement confirming the extradition of . The statement described the extradition as a crucial step toward seeking justice for the six Americans and other , which claimed 166 lives and injured over 238 people. Rana, a Canadian citizen and native of Pakistan, was extradited on April 9 and arrived in India shortly thereafter.
Upon his arrival, he was taken into the custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The NIA confirmed that Rana will remain in their custody for 18 days, during which time he will be interrogated about his role in the "complete conspiracy" behind the deadly attacks. In its statement on Friday, the US Department of Justice said, "The United States on Wednesday extradited convicted terrorist Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Canadian citizen and native of Pakistan, to stand trial in India on 10 criminal charges stemming from his alleged role in the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
Rana’s extradition is a critical step toward seeking justice for the six Americans and scores of other victims who were killed in the heinous attacks." Late Thursday, Rana was brought to the NIA headquarters, where the agency stated that he would be questioned extensively to uncover the full details of the conspiracy. The NIA emphasized that this interrogation aims to reveal Rana’s involvement in the planning and execution of the attacks, as well as his connections to the operatives of Lashkar-e-Taiba, the militant group responsible for the carnage.
The NIA’s investigation is expected to focus on Rana’s alleged role in providing logistical support to the attackers, a crucial part of the terror plot that shook Mumbai in 2008. The agency’s 18-day remand will play a significant role in further unraveling the network behind the horrific events..
