Rana said he is a “walking time bomb" with numerous problems.
Digital Desk: Accused terrorist of the 26/11, Tahawwur Rana attempts to avoid extradition to India as he fears both health dangers and physical torture in the country.
The Pakistani-origin Canadian citizen Rana received US support when he backed the LeT terrorist organization until his imprisonment and faces criminal charges in India following his role in the 26/11 attacks that resulted in 174 deaths. The Indian government has continuously asked for his extradition since a very long time ago.
US President Donald Trump declared Rana's extradition to India during his joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi held at the White House last month.
However, Rana decided to petition the US Supreme Court as his final effort to resist extradition based on the likelihood of torture while jailed in India. Rana presented his religious beliefs together with his Pakistani background and a human rights report in his attempt to prevent his transfer.
Rana described himself as a “walking time bomb” as he is suffering from a bulging artery combined with Parkinson's disease and potential cancer symptoms.
Rana was inducted in October 2009. After providing logistical support in Denmark for an attack that never materialized he was acquitted of terrorist activities in India. Rana received a 14-year imprisonment term from the district court. During his court testimony, David Headley acted as the prosecution witness who testified about Rana.
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