NEW DELHI: The extradition of 26/11 attacks accused Tahahwwur Hussain Rana could give more information about the involvement of Pakistan’s security apparatus in the incident, said public prosecutor in Mumbai case advocate Ujjwal Nikam on Saturday.
“By extraditing Tahawwur Rana, India will get more information and evidence of the involvement of some of the Pakistani people, including the Pakistan security apparatus,” he told ANI.
“David Headley has given such revelation and evidence in Mumbai court and also produced the email correspondence showing the links between Lashkar-e-Taiba and Pakistan ISI Army officers. I am very optimistic that the extradition of Tahawwur Rana will give more evidence about the involvement of some of the security apparatus of Pakistan,” he added.
The US Supreme Court cleared the extradition of Rana to India on Saturday. Reacting to this, Nikam said, “It’s a great success for India because the Supreme Court of America has dismissed the review petition of Tahawwur Rana. I say it’s a success for India because Tahawwur Rana and David Headley are the close links behind the terror attack of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.”
Rana opposed extradition but faced a setback on May 16, 2023, when the extradition magistrate judge ruled him extraditable, rejecting his arguments. He subsequently filed a writ petition in local courts, which were dismissed. He then approached the Supreme Court in November with another writ petition, which has now been denied.
India’s charges against Rana include conspiracy to commit multiple offenses such as waging war, murder, two types of forgery, and carrying out a terrorist act. Rana has remained in custody throughout the extradition proceedings.
