Sat Apr 12 06:00:00 UTC 2025: ## US Extradites 26/11 Mumbai Attack Conspirator Tahawwur Rana to India
**New York/Washington, April 11, 2025** – Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key suspect in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, has been extradited from the United States to India, bringing a significant step closer to justice for the victims, US officials announced Friday.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the extradition on X, stating that the US and India have long sought justice for the 166 lives lost, including six Americans, in the attacks. The State Department spokesperson, Tammy Bruce, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the US’s continued commitment to combating global terrorism and working with India to bring perpetrators to justice. She urged the public to learn about the horrific nature of the attacks.
The US Department of Justice described Rana’s extradition as a “critical step” in seeking justice for the victims. Rana, a 64-year-old Pakistani-Canadian citizen, faces 10 criminal charges related to his alleged role in planning the attacks. He will now stand trial in India.
Rana’s extradition follows a legal battle that included a last-ditch effort to avoid repatriation, ultimately rejected by the US Supreme Court. His legal team argued that his extradition violated US law and that his health conditions posed a risk of torture in Indian custody. These arguments were dismissed by the court.
The extradition was announced following a joint press conference between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February, where the approval of Rana’s extradition was highlighted. A subsequent joint statement reaffirmed the commitment of both nations to fight terrorism and eliminate terrorist safe havens.
Rana is associated with David Coleman Headley, another key conspirator in the 26/11 attacks. His arrival in India marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to bring all those responsible for the devastating Mumbai attacks to justice.
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