26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana Seeks US Supreme Court Stay on Extradition to India
Rana, linked to the 2008 Mumbai attacks, claims risk of torture and health issues if extradited, as US courts reject his review petition.
- Tahawwur Rana, accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has filed an emergency plea with the US Supreme Court to halt his extradition to India.
- Rana argues that his Muslim faith, Pakistani origin, and former ties to the Pakistani Army make him vulnerable to torture in India, which he claims could result in his death.
- He cites deteriorating health conditions, including an abdominal aortic aneurysm, Parkinson's disease, and possible bladder cancer, as additional reasons he would not survive extradition.
- The US Supreme Court recently rejected a review petition filed by Rana, and the US government has approved his extradition, with former President Trump referring to him as 'very evil.'
- Rana is a known associate of David Coleman Headley, a key conspirator of the 26/11 attacks, and has alleged links to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence.