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Key Details of Tahawwur Rana's Extradition

Tahawwur Rana, a Pakistani-Canadian citizen, is being extradited from the United States to India to face charges related to his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. A joint team from India's NIA and RAW is escorting him back to India on a special flight.

Legal Battles and US Involvement

Rana's attempts to prevent his extradition were rejected by the US Supreme Court. He argued he would face torture in India due to his Parkinson's disease. The US government provided evidence, including emails and documents, to prove his role in assisting David Headley, the mastermind behind the attacks.

Rana's Role in the Mumbai Attacks

• Rana is accused of helping Headley establish a fake business office in Mumbai to facilitate the attacks.
• He helped Headley obtain a visa to scout locations in Mumbai, including the Taj Hotel and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.
• Evidence points to his providing logistical support and financial assistance to the terrorist group, Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Timeline of Extradition Efforts

• 2011: India's NIA filed a chargesheet against Rana.
• 2019: India first requested Rana's extradition through diplomatic channels.
• 2020: India requested Rana's temporary arrest.
• 2021: India formally requested extradition and presented evidence in US court.

Rana's Background and Arrest

Rana, a former doctor in the Pakistani army, became an immigration consultant in Canada and then the US. He was arrested in 2009 by the FBI and sentenced to 14 years in prison in the US for supporting Lashkar-e-Taiba.