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New Delhi: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his confidence in the security measures of the state’s jails following the approval of the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, who is accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. He said, “We managed to keep Kasab in custody; we can handle him (Tahawwur Rana) as well.”
Fadnavis was speaking to reporters after a review meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the North Block and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his role in securing Rana’s extradition. He pointed out that the United States had previously hesitated to extradite Rana despite evidence linking him to the 26/11 attacks.
“The US has agreed to extradite Tahawwur Rana, the mastermind behind the 26/11 attacks. I am thankful to PM Modi for this… We previously conducted an online investigation that revealed Pakistan’s involvement in the attacks. He was under US protection, and they were not ready to extradite him. After PM Modi’s efforts, President Trump has approved it. I believe this is a significant development,” remarked the Maharashtra CM.
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump had announced that the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, linked to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, to India was approved, stating he would face justice there. Trump made this announcement during a joint press conference with PM Narendra Modi after their bilateral meeting at the White House.
“I am happy to share that my administration has approved the extradition of one of the plotters (Tahawwur Rana), who is among the very evil individuals involved in the horrific 2008 Mumbai attacks, to face justice in India. He is returning to India to face the consequences,” said the US President.
Last month, the US State Department mentioned it was evaluating the next steps for Rana’s extradition to India. A Pakistani-origin businessman, Tahawwur Hussain Rana, was convicted for his involvement in the 26/11 attacks, which also included his co-conspirator David Headley, who pleaded guilty and cooperated against Rana. The attacks resulted in 174 deaths, including 20 security personnel and 26 foreigners, with over 300 people injured during the tragedy that occurred at Mumbai’s Taj Hotel on November 26, 2008.
