"Seeing Tahawwur Rana back on Indian soil renewed confidence": Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guhawati (Assam) [India], April 11 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday recalled the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack when he was in the city and said that seeing terror accused Tahawwur Rana back on Indian soil "renewed confidence".
"On the night of 26/11, I was in Mumbai and scheduled to stay at the Taj. But as destiny would have it, I moved to another hotel at the last minute due to a change in plans. The horror of that night, however, has stayed with me forever. I vividly remember watching the NSG operation unfold, and a single thought kept echoing in my mind ~ Karma will one day catch up with the masterminds of this attack," Assam CM posted on X.
The Assam CM further said that those plotting against India will think twice before daring to strike.
"Sixteen years later, seeing Tahawwur Rana back on Indian soil brings not just a sense of closure, but also renewed confidence. With decisive leadership at the helm, those plotting against India will think twice before daring to strike," Assam CM said.
Tahawwur Rana was brought to the National Investigation Agency headquarters on late Thursday. The 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused will remain in the custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for 18 days, where he will be questioned in detail about the "complete conspiracy" behind the deadly 2008 attacks, said the agency.
The anti-terror agency has presented compelling evidence, including emails sent by 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana, to justify his police custody. The agency informed the court that custodial interrogation is crucial to uncovering a sinister plot. Investigators will also examine Rana's role in orchestrating the deadly terror attacks.
NIA further states that, as part of the criminal conspiracy, accused No. 1, David Coleman Headley, had discussed the entire operation with Tahawwur Rana before his visit to India. Anticipating potential challenges, Headley sent an email detailing his belongings and assets to Rana. He also informed Rana about the involvement of Ilyas Kashmiri and Abdur Rehman in the plot.
Rana was being held in judicial custody in the US pursuant to proceedings initiated under the India-US Extradition Treaty for his extradition. The extradition finally came through after Rana exhausted all legal avenues to stay the move.
Rana's extradition marks a significant step in the pursuit of justice for the victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. (ANI)