Breaking News: 26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana to Be Extradited to India, NIA to Take Him Into Custody

Tahawwur Rana, the alleged mastermind behind the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is being extradited from the United States to India today. As per sources, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will immediately take him into custody upon his arrival. His extradition follows the dismissal of his plea by the U.S. Supreme Court, clearing the legal hurdles for his transfer.Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman, is accused of providing key support to the Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks that left 166 people dead and hundreds injured. He will face trial in India under anti-terror laws. Officials have indicated that he may be lodged at Mumbai’s high-security Arthur Road Jail, where Ajmal Kasab, the lone captured terrorist from the attacks, was also held.This marks a major breakthrough in India’s long-standing efforts to bring all perpetrators of the 26/11 attacks to justice. The development is seen as a strong example of growing cooperation between India and the United States in counter-terrorism efforts. Security arrangements in Mumbai have been tightened in preparation for Rana’s arrival and subsequent legal proceedings.