Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, faces extradition to India after a US court upheld a previous ruling. The court determined that the India-US extradition treaty allows for Rana’s extradition, despite his acquittal in a US court on related charges. Rana still has legal options to prevent his extradition, but the decision marks a significant development in the pursuit of justice for the Mumbai attacks victims.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has called for a thorough investigation into the claim made by another Congress leader, Vijay Wadettiwar, that former Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare was killed by a police official close to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) during the 26/11 terrorist attacks, and not by terrorists. This allegation is based on information presented in a book by former Inspector General of Police SM Mushrif. Tharoor emphasizes the importance of investigating such a serious matter to ensure transparency and accountability.
Former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren has filed a plea in the Supreme Court, urging for an urgent hearing of his petition that challenges his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on money laundering charges. The petition alleges that the state high court has delayed in adjudicating the matter. Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has criticized the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government’s response to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, claiming that it chose not to retaliate against Pakistan due to the perceived high cost.
