Tahawwur Rana Extradition: 26/11 Hero Says ‘No Need to Give Him Biryani like Kasab’ | Mumbai News

NEW DELHI: Mumbai’s well-known tea vendor Mohammed Taufiq, popularly often called ‘Chhotu Chai Wala’, whose fast considering saved lives throughout the 26/11 Mumbai terror assaults, has stated India shouldn’t prolong any particular therapy to Tahawwur Rana, related to what was given to Ajmal Kasab, one of many convicted terrorists.

Speaking to ANI on the extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India, Taufiq stated, “…For India, there is no need to provide him with a cell. Biryani and facilities like those given to Kasab. There should be a separate law for terrorists, a system should be in place so that they are hanged within 2-3 months…”
Rana is going through accusations of involvement within the 2008 Mumbai terror assaults, through which a whole bunch of harmless lives have been misplaced. He is now anticipated to face trial in India.
On April 7, the US Supreme Court denied Rana’s request to halt his extradition. Rana had submitted an emergency enchantment to Chief Justice John Roberts on March 20, 2025, in search of a keep on the switch.
The order issued Monday stated, “The application for stay addressed to The Chief Justice and referred to the Court is denied.”
As per Mumbai Crime Branch, the case towards Rana was initially registered by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Delhi after the 26/11 terror assault that killed over 160 individuals.
While the extradition course of is underway in reference to that case, officers stated it is but to be decided whether or not Mumbai Police can formally request his custody for any a part of their investigation.
“Only after examining the grounds of extradition will it be clear whether custody can be sought by the Mumbai Crime Branch in this matter,” a supply stated.
Authorities additionally confirmed that Mumbai Police haven’t acquired any official intimation up to now relating to Rana’s switch to town for both interrogation or court docket proceedings.
Tahawwur Rana, a Pakistani-Canadian citizen, had earlier been convicted within the US for supporting Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and offering materials assist to the group liable for the lethal Mumbai assaults that claimed over 174 lives.