Speaking to ANI, Chugh said "This is a big 'strategic' and 'diplomatic' success for India under the leadership of PM Modi. Bringing the accused of the Mumbai attack to India and taking stringent action against them is a big step. The whole world is witnessing India's strict policy and zero t
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, during their discussions, reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism globally. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a statement also said that the US has announced the approval of Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the extradition of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana to India and said he will face justice.
In the special briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday, ahead of Prime Minister Modi's overseas visit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri gave a response to the query over the extradition of Tahawwur Rana from the US.
A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to visit the USA very soon to complete the formalities for the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, who is wanted in India for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Tahawwur Rana, who is wanted in India for his role in the 26/11 Mumb
A spokesperson from the State Department told ANI that the US has long supported India's efforts to bring to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case.
"I am very satisfied with Prime Minister Modi's efforts and the relationships between him and the international community. He has shared the relationship of India with the world...Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts in bringing these terrorists to justice is commendable," Goyal said.
India's charges consist of conspiracy to commit various offences, including to wage war, to murder, to commit two forms of forgery, and to commit a terrorist act. Rana has remained in custody throughout the extradition process.
Pakistani origin businessman Tahawwur Hussain Rana who was convicted for his role in the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai that resulted in the death of 164 people could now be extradited to India. Rana's co-conspirators included, among others, David Headley. Headley pleaded guilty and cooperated agai
Communist Party of India (Marxist) politburo member Hannan Mollah welcomed the decision while appreciating the Supreme Court of the United States of America (USA) for giving permission to extradite the co-conspirator in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
Rana was previously tried and acquitted in a federal court in the Northern District of Illinois, Chicago, on charges related to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. However, India now seeks his extradition to face charges based on the same alleged conduct.