NEW DELHI: Indian govt is working with US authorities on “procedural issues” to ensure early extradition of Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana. The US Supreme Court earlier this month declined to hear a petition from the accused, paving the way for his extradition.
“We are now working with the US side on procedural issues for early extradition to India of the accused in the Mumbai terror attack. We will keep you updated,” said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
Rana was convicted in US earlier for providing material support, from 2005 to Oct 2009, to Pakistan-based terror group LeT, which carried out the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
On PM Modi’s likely visit to the US next month, the official said the two sides are working on an early visit of the PM to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. “Specific dates for the visit would be announced at the appropriate time,” he said.
Trump and Modi had spoken earlier this week, with the former raising issues like illegal migration and need for fair trade with Modi. The govt reiterated that India will continue to work with US on the issue of illegal migration, saying this will be obvious in the future, but added it will verify nationality of all individuals facing final removal order before agreeing to their deportation.
