Donald Trump says the US has approved the extradition of a suspect in the 2008 Mumbai attacks

[Rajdeep]

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. has approved the extradition of a suspect in the 2008 militant attacks in India's financial capital Mumbai in which over 160 people were killed, President Donald Trump said on Thursday in a press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The three-day attacks on hotels, a train station and a Jewish center in which 166 people were killed began on November 26, 2008. India says Pakistan-based Islamist group Lashkar-e-Taiba orchestrated the attacks. Pakistan's government denies being involved.

"I am pleased to announce that my administration has approved the extradition of one of the plotters and one of the very evil people of the world, having to do with the horrific 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack to face justice in India. So he is going to be going back to India to face justice," Trump told reporters at the White House.

Trump did not name the individual in the press conference but a joint statement from the two sides later identified the man as Pakistani-origin Chicago businessman and Canadian citizen Tahawwur Rana.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-us-has-approved-extradition-suspect-2008-mumbai-attacks-2025-02-14/

 

[Rajdeep]

I think this is the golden chance for Pakistan who òtherwise claims wanting to have a good relationship with India. Time to walk that talk now. Good relationship sirf cricket khelne se nehi banti. This is the moment, hand over the 26/11 culprits and put the ball in India's court. If Modi still don't want bilateral ties with Pakistan, then blame him and India.

 

[Rajdeep]

@Cpt.Rishwat - what is your opinion on this? Do you think Pakistan should handover 26/11 masterminds? Normally you are very vocal in this section. So seeking your opinion here.

 

[Rajdeep]

@The Bald Eagle - what is your opinion on this? Should Pakistan listen to Trump and handover the 26/11 masterminds to India?

 

[FearlessRoar]

Is it proven that Tahawwur Rana was involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks?

 

[Farhan The Man]

From WIKI:

"Captain Tahawwur Hussain Rana is a Pakistani former military doctor who served in the Pakistan Army. He moved to Canada after gaining citizenship and became an immigration service businessman."

As dodgy as he can get.

 

[Farhan The Man]

Apparently he also took a selfie during the attack.

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[Rajdeep]

Is it proven that Tahawwur Rana was involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks?

Pls dnt tell me you believe 2008 Mumbai attacks were nothing to with Pakistan. My trust in humanity will disappear in a jiffy.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1890375661962875176

 

[Rajdeep]

I tagged multiple posters but no one is willing to take a stand. Otherwise we keep on hearing how Pakistan wants good relations with India, how due to Modi there can be no peace etc.

So pls answer, should Pak establishment do as Trump is saying and extradite the 26/11 masterminds to India to face justice? Rana and Hafiz Saeed's real place is in the gallows in Mumbai jail like Ajmal Kasab. I hope posters here encourage Pakistan to do it so that both the countries move forward in the direction of peace.

 

[Bhaijaan]

I tagged multiple posters but no one is willing to take a stand. Otherwise we keep on hearing how Pakistan wants good relations with India, how due to Modi there can be no peace etc.

So pls answer, should Pak establishment do as Trump is saying and extradite the 26/11 masterminds to India to face justice? Rana and Hafiz Saeed's real place is in the gallows in Mumbai jail like Ajmal Kasab. I hope posters here encourage Pakistan to do it so that both the countries move forward in the direction of peace.

Pakistani posters have been cooperative. Even Major bhai removed DP of Ajmal Kasab and later Burhan Wani when we brought up to him how hurtful it is for us to see that.

It’s a cricket day today for Pakistan bro. They’re busy watching the final.

 

[Bhaijaan]

He doesn’t forget, He doesn’t forgive enemies of Sanatan.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1890201094405677294

 

[Local.Dada]

Is it proven that Tahawwur Rana was involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks?

Yes. Him and Headly are serving prison sentences in USA for the same. Just like typical Pak cricket fashion they had turned on each other too during trial. Tahawwur said “he is a peaceful guy” and Headly trapped him and vice-versa. Anyway we are past beyond the are they guilty or is it a conspiracy phase.

 

[KingKhanWC]

I wonder where this terrorist who begged Bhagwan is?

India tried the US and zionist false flag, killing their own hoping Pakistan would bottle it and give up something but instead a bunch of dossiers were posted to Pakistan.

Giving a date to an attack kind of gives it away.

 

[RexRex]

I wonder where this terrorist who begged Bhagwan is?

India tried the US and zionist false flag, killing their own hoping Pakistan would bottle it and give up something but instead a bunch of dossiers were posted to Pakistan.

Giving a date to an attack kind of gives it away.

Both 9/11 and 26/11 were false flag operations that attempted to demonise muslims.

 

[HalBass9]

Hanging him won't likely stop Modi and his supporters from lynching those who might carry any kind of meat, promoting Islamophobia, destroying mosques, or rewriting history.

Probably not.

The 26/11 attacks are not the reason for not having a cordial relationship with Pakistan, nor for preventing the Indian team from visiting Pakistan.

The Islamophobia narrative needs to be kept alive, and without the portrayal of Pakistanis as evil, that narrative becomes unsustainable.

I don't know much about that attack since it's in the past, what matters now is the present.

 

[Farhan The Man]

I don't know much about that attack since it's in the past...

Ignorance is not bliss.

 

[emranabbas]

I think this is the golden chance for Pakistan who òtherwise claims wanting to have a good relationship with India. Time to walk that talk now. Good relationship sirf cricket khelne se nehi banti. This is the moment, hand over the 26/11 culprits and put the ball in India's court. If Modi still don't want bilateral ties with Pakistan, then blame him and India.

We returned Abhinandan to India safe and sound did anything actually change?

 

[emranabbas]

I wonder where this terrorist who begged Bhagwan is?

India tried the US and zionist false flag, killing their own hoping Pakistan would bottle it and give up something but instead a bunch of dossiers were posted to Pakistan.

Giving a date to an attack kind of gives it away.

If this is the terrorist from Faridkot, Okara, then this isn't true. I'm from near Okara, and we don't speak Urdu like this it sounds more like Hindi or Karachi Urdu. We don't use the word beta we find it insulting

 

[Rajdeep]

We returned Abhinandan to India safe and sound did anything actually change?

Though I am certain you know the answer but comparing Abhinandan (a prisoner of war) with a banned terrorist organization mastermind whom Pakistani govt always claims to be not working from their soil are completely opposite things.

India also had 70 thousand Pak soldiers in their captivity during 71 war and have returned them safe.

 

[FearlessRoar]

26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana's Extradition To India May Be Delayed: Sources​

The extradition of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana, announced by US President Donald Trump during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country earlier this week, is likely to be delayed, sources have told NDTV.

The sources said Rana has filed a final appeal on humanitarian grounds after the US Supreme Court rejected his review petition, paving the way for his extradition, which may push back his arrival in India by a few weeks.

Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, had earlier worked as a doctor for the Pakistan army and a federal jury had convicted him in 2011 of providing material support to Lashkar-e-Taiba, the terrorist organisation behind the 2008 attacks. Several places in Mumbai, including the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and the iconic Taj Mahal Hotel, were attacked and 166 people were killed, including 20 personnel from the police and the security forces, and 26 foreigners.

During a joint press conference with PM Modi on Thursday, US President Donald Trump had said, "Today, I am pleased to announce that my administration has approved the extradition of one of the plotters and one of the very evil people of the world (Tahawwur Rana), having to do with the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack to face justice in India. He is going back to India to face justice... We are giving a very violent man, it seems to me."

Trump had also announced that India and the US will work together like "never before" to confront the threat of "radical Islamic terror" across the world.

On Saturday, sources told NDTV that Rana has filed a final appeal on humanitarian grounds in a US appeals forum and this could delay the extradition by a few weeks. Experts said that this is a legal matter and will not affect the strong diplomatic ties between India and the US in any way.

26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana's Extradition To India May Be Delayed: Sources

The extradition of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks Tahawwur Rana, announced by US President Donald Trump during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country earlier this week, is likely to be delayed, sources have told NDTV.

www.ndtv.com

 

[FearlessRoar]

26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana's Extradition To India May Be Delayed: Sources​

The extradition of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana, announced by US President Donald Trump during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country earlier this week, is likely to be delayed, sources have told NDTV.

The sources said Rana has filed a final appeal on humanitarian grounds after the US Supreme Court rejected his review petition, paving the way for his extradition, which may push back his arrival in India by a few weeks.

Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, had earlier worked as a doctor for the Pakistan army and a federal jury had convicted him in 2011 of providing material support to Lashkar-e-Taiba, the terrorist organisation behind the 2008 attacks. Several places in Mumbai, including the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and the iconic Taj Mahal Hotel, were attacked and 166 people were killed, including 20 personnel from the police and the security forces, and 26 foreigners.

During a joint press conference with PM Modi on Thursday, US President Donald Trump had said, "Today, I am pleased to announce that my administration has approved the extradition of one of the plotters and one of the very evil people of the world (Tahawwur Rana), having to do with the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack to face justice in India. He is going back to India to face justice... We are giving a very violent man, it seems to me."

Trump had also announced that India and the US will work together like "never before" to confront the threat of "radical Islamic terror" across the world.

On Saturday, sources told NDTV that Rana has filed a final appeal on humanitarian grounds in a US appeals forum and this could delay the extradition by a few weeks. Experts said that this is a legal matter and will not affect the strong diplomatic ties between India and the US in any way.

26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana's Extradition To India May Be Delayed: Sources

The extradition of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks Tahawwur Rana, announced by US President Donald Trump during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country earlier this week, is likely to be delayed, sources have told NDTV.

www.ndtv.com

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