Indian Multi-Agency Team in US for Tahawwur Rana Custody; Legal Formalities Underway | LIVE

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Tahawwur Rana Extradition: Slain Cop's Father Demands Capital Punishment for 26/11 Mastermind

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Indian Air Force's special plane will bring 26/11 mastermind Tahawwur Rana back to India.

As per reports, a six-member multi-agency team is in the US for the legal work in Tahawwur Rana's extradition.

What was his role in the attacks?

Rana’s name came up during the questioning of David Coleman Headley, another accused in the Mumbai attacks. Headley is a Pakistani-American who admitted to visiting India several times to do a recce for the attacks. He used a visa that Rana helped him get.

Headley also said he had started a fake immigration business with Rana’s help. This company was used to hide their real purpose while planning the attacks.

Rana even visited Mumbai with his wife and stayed at the Taj Mahal Hotel, one of the main targets during the 26/11 attacks.

Tahawwur Rana is set to be extradited to India tomorrow. As per reports, he may be kept in Tihar Jail under strict supervision, with additional arrangements prepared in a Mumbai prison for his safety, where he is expected to stand trial soon.

As per the latest reports, special flight bringing Tahawwur Rana to India is expected to land in India tomorrow.

Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian citizen with roots in Pakistan, is a former doctor who later became a businessman and immigration consultant.

He is widely known for his close ties with David Coleman Headley, the Pakistani-American involved in orchestrating the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Rana has also been associated with the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI.

Days after assuming the Oval Office, Donald Trump, in February, approved the extradition of "very evil" Tahawwur Rana for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

"Today I am pleased to announce that my administration has approved the extradition of one of the plotters and very evil people of the world, and having to do with the horrific Mumbai terrorist attack, to face justice in India. So, he is going back to India to face justice," Trump remarked. 

The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected Tahawwur Rana’s plea to prevent his extradition to India, where he is sought for his alleged involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

The court made its decision public through a brief notice on its official website, stating that the “application [was] denied by the Court.”

Tahawwur Rana, one of the key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is expected to be extradited to India today (Wednesday). In anticipation of his arrival, security has been tightened and detailed preparations are underway.

The arrangements are being made as per the guidelines set by the US judiciary for handling extradited individuals. Upon arrival, Rana is expected to be taken into custody by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which will lead the investigation for the initial few weeks.

The entire operation is being closely supervised by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, along with top officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs.