Tahawwur Rana's Extradition to India: A Crucial Move in the War Against Terrorism
In a major move against international terrorism, the United States has agreed to extradite Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a prime suspect in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, to India. The move is an indication of the robust collaboration between the U.S. and India in punishing terrorists. Who is Tahawwur Rana? Tahawwur Hussain Rana, born on January 12, 1961, in Chichawatni, Sahiwal, Pakistan, is a former Pakistani army doctor turned Canadian citizen and businessman. He is famous for his links with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), the terrorist organization behind the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Rana was a close friend of David Coleman Headley, another main conspirator in the attacks. The 2008 Mumbai Attacks On 26 November 2008, ten terrorists launched a coordinated series of attacks at high-profile sites in Mumbai, including the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Oberoi Trident Hotel, Nariman House, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway station. The siege lasted for three days, and 166 people died, with m...