Thu Apr 10 09:04:59 UTC 2025: ## 26/11 Mumbai Attack Accomplice Tahawwur Rana Extradited to India; Brother of Slain Police Officer Demands Death Penalty

**NEW DELHI** – The extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key accomplice in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been hailed as a significant victory by Indian authorities. Rana, a Pakistani-Canadian national, was convicted in the US for providing material support to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), the group responsible for the attacks that claimed over 174 lives. The US Supreme Court recently cleared the way for his extradition, fulfilling a long-standing Indian request.

Eknath Omble, brother of Ashok Chakra awardee and 26/11 hero Tukaram Omble, has called for Rana’s immediate execution. Tukaram Omble, a Mumbai police sub-inspector, bravely apprehended terrorist Ajmal Kasab during the attacks but was fatally wounded in the process. “This is a big day for the country,” Omble stated, urging the government to “hang Tahawwur Rana as soon as possible.” He emphasized the need for a strong punishment to deter future acts of terror.

The Indian government has appointed Advocate Narender Mann as Special Public Prosecutor to handle Rana’s trial under the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The NIA will take custody of Rana upon his arrival in India.

Rana’s extradition follows years of legal proceedings and represents a crucial step towards justice for the victims of the horrific 2008 attacks. His conviction in the US linked him closely to David Headley, another key plotter now imprisoned in the United States.

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