KEY POINTS
- Tahawwur Hussain Rana, 64, extradited from U.S. to India after 17 years
- Sent to 18-day NIA custody for interrogation
- Accused of helping David Coleman Headley enter India under false business claims
Seventeen years after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, one of the key masterminds, Tahawwur Hussain Rana, has been extradited from the United States to India. The U.S. Department of Justice has shared details about the damage caused during the attacks, where over 160 people were killed and many others injured.
Rana, 64, is facing 10 criminal charges in India, including conspiracy to commit terrorist acts, murder, and forgery. He is accused of helping his childhood friend, David Coleman Headley, a U.S. citizen, enter India under false pretenses to gather information for the terror group Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT). This information was used to plan the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai.
Headley was trained in Pakistan and kept in touch with LeT members while preparing the attack. Rana allegedly helped by opening a branch of his immigration business in Mumbai and falsely listing Headley as its manager, despite Headley having no experience in immigration work. Rana has been sent to 18-day custody with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for questioning.
What’s The Worth Of Property Damaged During the Mumbai 26/11 Terror Attacks?
The 2008 Mumbai attacks resulted in the tragic loss of 166 lives, including six American citizens. The attacks also caused huge damage to property and infrastructure across the city. Between November 26 and 29, 10 terrorists carried out a series of shootings and bombings at popular locations, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Oberoi Trident, Leopold Café, and Nariman House.
Mumbai’s busy commercial areas and historic buildings suffered significant damage. Official estimates say the total damage to property was over USD 1.5 billion, or more than Rs 12,000 crore. The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel was severely affected, with parts of the building destroyed by gunfire, grenades, and fire.
Many restaurants, offices, railway stations, and police facilities were also damaged. The attacks not only harmed the city’s economy but also left deep emotional scars on survivors and the families of the victims.
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