The US Supreme Court has denied the plea of Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, seeking to block his extradition to India. Rana, 64, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, had argued that his extradition violated US law and international human rights agreements, citing concerns over potential torture due to his Pakistani background and Muslim identity.
Currently detained in Los Angeles, Rana is linked to David Coleman Headley, one of the masterminds behind the Mumbai attacks. His lawyers contended that his severe health conditions, including heart disease, Parkinson’s, kidney issues, and asthma, would make extradition life-threatening.
Despite these claims, the US government proceeded with the extradition process. Former President Donald Trump had previously approved it, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio formally authorized Rana’s surrender to India last month. His legal team has since requested details from the US State Department about any assurances regarding his treatment in India, but no response has been provided.
With the Supreme Court’s rejection, Rana is now expected to be extradited to India, where he will face trial for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
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