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The United States Supreme Court has denied the petition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key figure in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, allowing the Indian government to proceed with his extradition. Rana, who was convicted for his involvement in the deadly 2008 attacks that claimed 164 lives, could now face trial in India.

Reacting to the order by US SC, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut emphasised that the time had come to bring back other fugitives like Nirav Modi, Dawood Ibrahim, and Tiger Memon. Raut told reporters, "This is a judicial process. Such judicial processes keep going on. Now Nirav Modi has to be brought, Dawood has to be brought, Tiger Memon has to be brought. The list is long."

Raut's statement reflects growing pressure on the Indian government to secure the return of other high-profile fugitives, including the notorious gangster Dawood Ibrahim, accused in several terrorist activities, and Tiger Memon, a prime suspect in the 1993 Bombay bombings.

Meanwhile, Communist Party of India (Marxist) politburo member Hannan Mollah welcomed the US Supreme Court's decision, acknowledging it as a positive step for India’s fight against terrorism. “Those criminals committed crime in India and they are staying there. The Indian government has asked for their extradition. It is good that the (US) Supreme Court has given permission. They'll come and they will be tried here," Mollah stated.

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Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske also praised the decision, calling it a significant victory for the Indian government. "Tahawwur Hussain Rana is the main accused in the 26/11 attacks. The Indian government was trying to bring the accused back to India. This is a big victory for the government of India. We will get more information for the investigation of the case once he is back," Mhaske added.

Rana’s extradition is expected to provide crucial details in the ongoing investigation of the 26/11 attacks, further strengthening India's pursuit of justice.