Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistani-born Canadian citizen implicated in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited from the United States and arrived in New Delhi. Rana is accused of having connections with the Pakistani militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba, which orchestrated the attacks that resulted in 166 fatalities.
The extradition was a culmination of years of diplomatic efforts between India and the U.S. Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced Rana's extradition in February, stating that he would "face justice in India."
The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed Rana's appeals against the extradition, paving the way for his transfer to India.
Indian Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the extradition as a "significant achievement," crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomatic efforts.
Rana will face trial in India and is expected to provide crucial insights into the involvement of Pakistani state actors in the attacks. He has been sent to 18-day custody by a Delhi court for further investigation.