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Mumbai: Following the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a co-conspirator in the Mumbai terror attacks, to India, Eknath Omble, the brother of Tukaram Omble, an Ashok Chakra awardee and martyr of the 26/11 attacks, called on the central government to execute the terrorist and send a clear message to Pakistan.
Tukaram Omble, who was a Sub-Inspector with the Mumbai Police, displayed extraordinary bravery during the attacks by apprehending terrorist Ajmal Kasab, although he was fatally shot in the process. His heroic actions contributed to the arrest of Kasab, highlighting Pakistan’s involvement in the assaults.
In a conversation with IANS, Eknath expressed his relief that Rana had finally been brought back to India from the United States. “It is a matter of great satisfaction that Rana has been extradited. On the night of 26/11, Pakistan launched an attack on Mumbai, resulting in the deaths of many innocent people, including soldiers and police officers. Pakistan has continuously sought to undermine India,” he stated.
He added, “There was a significant delay in the punishment of Kasab after his capture. However, the world needs to know the true face of Pakistan. Over the past 16 years, the involvement of individuals like Tahawwur Rana and David Headley has been made clear. There can be no further delay now. The legal proceedings should move swiftly, and terrorists like Rana must face the death penalty publicly. We demand the harshest punishment for him.”
Eknath also recounted his last conversation with his brother, Tukaram, during the attacks. “That night, around midnight, we watched on TV as several locations, including the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) and the Taj Hotel, were under attack, and police officers were killed at CST. Naturally, my brother was called to respond,” he recalled.
“At that time, Tukaram mentioned that there was no incident at Chowpatty. Half an hour later, the attack occurred there as well. Despite suffering from twenty-two bullet wounds, my brother bravely shot at Ajmal Kasab, which led to his apprehension. He exposed Pakistan’s true nature to the world,” Eknath added.
He reiterated the necessity for prompt justice for the victims of the 26/11 attacks. “Now that Tahawwur Rana has been extradited to India, I urge that no time be wasted. He should be executed as soon as possible. This is a crucial moment to honor the victims of the 26/11 attack, in which approximately 166 people lost their lives, and many others were injured. It is essential to deliver a strong message to Pakistan by promptly executing a terrorist like Tahawwur Rana,” he concluded.
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, one of India’s most wanted fugitives linked to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday after being extradited from the United States. After exhausting all legal avenues to avoid extradition, a special chartered flight brought the 64-year-old to India on April 9, marking a critical step in the pursuit of justice for the 2008 terror attacks.
Rana, a Canadian-American citizen of Pakistani descent, has been extradited with the coordination of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). He is expected to be presented in a Delhi court shortly after his arrival.
