NEW DELHI: The United States released the first image of the formal handover of Tahawwur Hussain Rana to NIA in relation to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. The photograph which was made public late Thursday, shows US Marshals handing over Rana's custody to Indian officials before his extradition flight to New Delhi.
In the photograph, Rana is seen shackled in chains around his waist and feet as he is escorted by US Marshals.
The Pakistan-born Canadian national and key accused in the 2008 Mumbai attacks landed in the New Delhi on Thursday morning aboard a special aircraft, over 15 years after the carnage that claimed 166 lives.
“The United States on Wednesday extradited convicted terrorist Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Canadian citizen and native of Pakistan, to stand trial in India on 10 criminal charges stemming from his alleged role in the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai,” said a US Department of Justice press release.
“Rana’s extradition is a critical step toward seeking justice for the six Americans and scores of other victims who were killed in the heinous attacks.”
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), confirming Rana’s arrival, said it had “successfully secured” his extradition after “sustained and concerted efforts.” The agency added: “The extradition finally came through after Rana exhausted all legal avenues to stay the move.”
The extradition process was years in the making. A US court certified it in May 2023, and Rana’s petitions were rejected by the Ninth Circuit and the US Supreme Court — his final plea being dismissed on April 4, 2025. On April 9, the US Marshals Service “executed the Secretary’s surrender warrant by surrendering Rana to Indian authorities for transportation to India,” the press release stated.
Rana, 64, is charged with multiple offences in India, including conspiracy, murder, and commission of terrorist acts. He is accused of helping his childhood friend and Lashkar-e-Taiba operative David Headley scout locations in Mumbai by facilitating his travel and setting up a business cover in the city. “On two separate occasions, Rana allegedly helped Headley prepare and submit visa applications to Indian authorities that contained information Rana knew to be false,” the US said.
After the attacks, Rana allegedly told Headley that the victims “deserved it,” and praised the slain terrorists saying they “should be given Nishan-e-Haider.”
The 2008 attacks, carried out by 10 LeT terrorists, targeted key locations in Mumbai including the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, CST station, restaurants, and a Jewish centre. Six Americans were among the 166 killed, and the attacks caused damage worth more than $1.5 billion.
In the photograph, Rana is seen shackled in chains around his waist and feet as he is escorted by US Marshals.
The Pakistan-born Canadian national and key accused in the 2008 Mumbai attacks landed in the New Delhi on Thursday morning aboard a special aircraft, over 15 years after the carnage that claimed 166 lives.
“The United States on Wednesday extradited convicted terrorist Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Canadian citizen and native of Pakistan, to stand trial in India on 10 criminal charges stemming from his alleged role in the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai,” said a US Department of Justice press release.
“Rana’s extradition is a critical step toward seeking justice for the six Americans and scores of other victims who were killed in the heinous attacks.”
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), confirming Rana’s arrival, said it had “successfully secured” his extradition after “sustained and concerted efforts.” The agency added: “The extradition finally came through after Rana exhausted all legal avenues to stay the move.”
The extradition process was years in the making. A US court certified it in May 2023, and Rana’s petitions were rejected by the Ninth Circuit and the US Supreme Court — his final plea being dismissed on April 4, 2025. On April 9, the US Marshals Service “executed the Secretary’s surrender warrant by surrendering Rana to Indian authorities for transportation to India,” the press release stated.
Rana, 64, is charged with multiple offences in India, including conspiracy, murder, and commission of terrorist acts. He is accused of helping his childhood friend and Lashkar-e-Taiba operative David Headley scout locations in Mumbai by facilitating his travel and setting up a business cover in the city. “On two separate occasions, Rana allegedly helped Headley prepare and submit visa applications to Indian authorities that contained information Rana knew to be false,” the US said.
After the attacks, Rana allegedly told Headley that the victims “deserved it,” and praised the slain terrorists saying they “should be given Nishan-e-Haider.”
The 2008 attacks, carried out by 10 LeT terrorists, targeted key locations in Mumbai including the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, CST station, restaurants, and a Jewish centre. Six Americans were among the 166 killed, and the attacks caused damage worth more than $1.5 billion.
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