NEW DELHI:“Indians deserved it,” an exultant Tahawwur Rana told fellow jihadi David Coleman Headley aka Daood Gilani, his words dripping with venom, as he spoke about the 26/11 carnage. Unsurprisingly, the remark celebrating the massacre of 166 innocent civilians found mention in the US justice department’s statement explaining his extradition to India.
Justice department also released photographs of Rana being handed over by US Marshals to NIA in Los Angeles. The photos show Rana in prison browns, shackled with chains around his waist and legs.
“In an intercepted conversation with Headley, Rana allegedly commended the nine LeT terrorists who were killed committing the attacks, saying they should be given Nishan-e-Haider — Pakistan’s highest award for gallantry in battle, which is reserved for fallen soldiers,” the statement further said, something which served to underline yet again the nexus between Lashkar-e-Tai ba terrorists who traumatised Mumbai and Pakistan’s military-intelligence complex.
It was perhaps due to Rana being such a high value asset for Pakistan that the aircraft transporting him from the US steered clear of Pakistani airspace. Sources said the plane flew over Iran to come to India.
Even in NIA’s custody, Rana hasn’t shown an iota of remorse, a source said. “He has been calm and composed, without any tantrums,” he added.
The prosecution by India is not a first for Rana who has been accused of conspiring to commit violent acts of terrorism. In 2013, he was sentenced to 14 years in prison following his conviction in the Northern District of Illinois, US, for conspiring to provide material support to LeT and to a foiled LeT-sponsored terrorist plot in Copenhagen, Denmark.
“As part of those same criminal proceedings, Headley had pleaded guilty to 12 federal terrorism charges , including aiding and abetting the murders of six Americans in Mumbai and later planning to attack a Danish newspaper, and was sentenced to 35 years in prison," the US justice department statement said.
Long sought justice for 26/11 victims : Rubio
The US extradited Tahawwur Rana to India to face charges for his role in planning the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack , secretary of state Marco Rubio said on Friday. “Together, with India, we’ve long sought justice for the 166 people, including six Americans, who lost their lives in these attacks. I'm glad that day has come,” he said on X.
His counterpart S Jaishankar responded, appreciating the counter-terrorism cooperation between the countries. “This is indeed a big step in ensuring justice for victims of 26/11 attacks ,” he said.
The state department said, “The US has long supported India’s efforts to ensure those responsible for these attacks are brought to justice. As President Trump has said, the US and India will continue to work together to combat the global scourge of terrorism.” TNN
Justice department also released photographs of Rana being handed over by US Marshals to NIA in Los Angeles. The photos show Rana in prison browns, shackled with chains around his waist and legs.
“In an intercepted conversation with Headley, Rana allegedly commended the nine LeT terrorists who were killed committing the attacks, saying they should be given Nishan-e-Haider — Pakistan’s highest award for gallantry in battle, which is reserved for fallen soldiers,” the statement further said, something which served to underline yet again the nexus between Lashkar-e-Tai ba terrorists who traumatised Mumbai and Pakistan’s military-intelligence complex.
It was perhaps due to Rana being such a high value asset for Pakistan that the aircraft transporting him from the US steered clear of Pakistani airspace. Sources said the plane flew over Iran to come to India.
Even in NIA’s custody, Rana hasn’t shown an iota of remorse, a source said. “He has been calm and composed, without any tantrums,” he added.
The prosecution by India is not a first for Rana who has been accused of conspiring to commit violent acts of terrorism. In 2013, he was sentenced to 14 years in prison following his conviction in the Northern District of Illinois, US, for conspiring to provide material support to LeT and to a foiled LeT-sponsored terrorist plot in Copenhagen, Denmark.
“As part of those same criminal proceedings, Headley had pleaded guilty to 12 federal terrorism charges , including aiding and abetting the murders of six Americans in Mumbai and later planning to attack a Danish newspaper, and was sentenced to 35 years in prison," the US justice department statement said.
Long sought justice for 26/11 victims : Rubio
The US extradited Tahawwur Rana to India to face charges for his role in planning the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack , secretary of state Marco Rubio said on Friday. “Together, with India, we’ve long sought justice for the 166 people, including six Americans, who lost their lives in these attacks. I'm glad that day has come,” he said on X.
His counterpart S Jaishankar responded, appreciating the counter-terrorism cooperation between the countries. “This is indeed a big step in ensuring justice for victims of 26/11 attacks ,” he said.
The state department said, “The US has long supported India’s efforts to ensure those responsible for these attacks are brought to justice. As President Trump has said, the US and India will continue to work together to combat the global scourge of terrorism.” TNN
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