Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday that the extradition of Tahawwur Rana’s 26/11 Mumbai attack to India was accused of extradition to India, sending a strong signal to Pakistan.
26/11 attack accused of Tahawwur Rana
Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday that the extradition of Tahawwur Rana’s 26/11 Mumbai attack to India was accused of extradition to India, sending a strong signal to Pakistan.
“Pakistan may work very hard, but its reputation as a global terrorism center will not diminish,” he said at an official press conference in the national capital. In addition, he said: “Lana’s extradition once again reminds Pakistan that it needs to take action to enable other perpetrators of the Mumbai attack to resort to other perpetrators and continue to cover up.”
Pakistani Canadian businessman Rana has been remanded by a Delhi court to custody of the National Bureau of Investigation (NIA). The court noted in its ruling that the proposed material indicated that the alleged conspiracy extended beyond the Indian border.
The court further noted that several cities, including the national capital, were reportedly seen as potential targets, strengthening the transnational nature of the case. Emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations, the court noted that the evidence demonstrated poses a direct threat to national security. It also highlighted the need to confront key witnesses, forensic materials and captured documents, especially those related to reconnaissance visits, which he and his colleagues allegedly conducted reconnaissance. The court said a thorough trial must be conducted to fully understand the scale and implications of the plot.
Given the complexity of the investigation, the court approved 18 days of police custody and required compliance with legal procedures, including a medical examination every 48 hours. In view of the health issues and sovereignty assurances provided during the extradition process, the Court directed RANA to obtain appropriate medical care in accordance with prescribed guidelines.
Rana faces allegations from IPC and various parts of the UAPA, including conspiracy to launch a war (Section 120-B and Article 121 IPC reading), conspiracy to commit terrorist acts (Section 120-B, Article 16 UAPA) and murders (IPC Article 302).
The court also clarified that the permissible period of police detention was extended by 15 days under UAPA’s section 43-D, based on allegations related to terrorism.
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