The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request to review the case of Tahawwur Rana, meaning he can now be extradited to India. This decision effectively ends Rana’s legal fight to avoid being sent to face charges related to the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks. Rana, who is a Canadian citizen originally from Pakistan, is accused of helping to plan the attacks that killed more than 160 people.
Rana’s lawyers had argued that he should not be extradited, but these claims have been consistently turned down by the courts. Several federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, have already reviewed his case. Because the Supreme Court chose not to hear his appeal, Rana has used up all possible legal avenues in the United States. The Indian government has made his extradition a high priority as they want to hold him responsible for his alleged involvement in the Mumbai attacks.
A source close to the case stated that this was Rana’s final opportunity to prevent his extradition to India. His transfer to Indian custody is expected to happen soon, with officials now working out the details. This ruling concludes a long legal battle that has lasted for several years and has been watched closely by those affected by the Mumbai attacks. The decision to extradite Rana is considered a very important step in seeking justice for the victims of these attacks.