The extradition of Tahawwur Rana from the United States to India has triggered a significant wave of reactions across social media, especially as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2011 tweet resurfaced in the wake of this long-awaited event. In the tweet, PM Modi had sharply criticized the UPA government and US court decisions that had cleared Rana of involvement in the horrific 26/11 Mumbai attacks, calling it a "foreign policy setback" for India. His words from over a decade ago have now come full circle with the extradition of Rana, once again fueling the online conversation about justice and sovereignty.

The extradition of Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman and a close associate of David Coleman Headley, marks a critical moment in India's fight for justice for the victims of the Mumbai attacks. Rana was accused of facilitating the attacks, which took place in November 2008, by helping Headley with logistical support and reconnaissance during his visits to India. Rana had allegedly used his immigration consultancy business as a front for this illegal activity, aiding Headley’s reconnaissance missions, which ultimately led to the terror siege of Mumbai that left 166 people dead and over 230 injured.

Rana’s extradition, after a significant legal battle, came after the US Supreme Court rejected his appeal against deportation, and his arrival in India was marked by tight security. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has expressed its intent to deeply question Rana to uncover the broader terror conspiracy involving key operatives from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HuJI). The investigators have gathered crucial evidence pointing to individuals like Ilyas Kashmiri and Abdur Rehman, who are believed to have played significant roles in orchestrating the deadly attacks.

Security was heightened around the Patiala House Court in Delhi, where Rana was produced for his hearing. His remand to 18 days of NIA custody is seen as an essential step in continuing the investigation and piecing together the full story of the attacks. The Indian authorities have vowed to bring justice to the families of those affected by the brutal attacks of 26/11, which shattered Mumbai and the country at large.

The resurfacing of PM Modi’s 2011 tweet, while marking an important moment in the history of India’s fight against terror, also underscores the long road to justice for the victims and the determination of the government to hold terrorists and conspirators accountable. The case continues to unravel as Rana's interrogation could reveal deeper links and connections to the terror cells that carried out one of India’s deadliest terrorist operations.

With his extradition, India has taken another critical step towards ensuring justice for the victims of 26/11, as well as sending a strong message to those behind global terrorism: they will not go unpunished, regardless of time or distance.

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