Devika Rotawan Reflects on Tahawwur Rana's Extradition: Awaiting Justice for 26/11
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Synopsis
Devika Rotawan, a survivor of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and key witness, welcomes the extradition of Tahawwur Rana from the US, hoping for justice. She emphasizes the need for stricter measures against terrorism and believes Rana's insights could aid in understanding the attacks better.
Key Takeaways
- Devika Rotawan is a survivor of the 26/11 attacks.
- She identified terrorist Ajmal Kasab during the trials.
- Rotawan expresses happiness over Rana's extradition.
- She calls for stronger anti-terrorism measures from the government.
- Rana's questioning may reveal critical insights into the 26/11 attacks.
New Delhi, Feb 14 (NationPress) Devika Rotawan, a survivor of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and a pivotal witness who identified Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab, expressed her satisfaction regarding the forthcoming extradition of Tahawwur Rana from the United States.
In a statement to IANS, she conveyed her contentment about the possibility of a key conspirator facing justice in India soon, but emphasized that her true happiness will come only when he is held accountable for orchestrating one of the most devastating terror attacks in Mumbai, which resulted in the deaths of over 160 individuals.
Rotawan further mentioned to IANS, "I have been hearing for a long time that Tahawwur Rana will be extradited. Permission has been granted, but when will he actually be brought to India? That is my question. I will only be happy once he is here and justice is served."
She praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in combating terrorism and urged the government to adopt even more robust measures.
"What PM Modi is doing for the country is commendable, but I appeal to him to do even more to eliminate terrorism completely. That would be a true victory," she stated.
Rotawan believes that Rana’s extradition could unveil further details regarding the planning of the 26/11 attacks. "His questioning will provide insights into how the attack was orchestrated, the events that transpired, and the mindset of current terrorists. This intelligence will be invaluable for our nation," she remarked.
She also recalled Kasab’s execution as a significant achievement but stressed that the battle against terrorism must persist.
"Kasab’s execution was a significant milestone, but there are still numerous terrorists that need to be dealt with. Only when they are eliminated will we know that progress is being made. Extraditing Rana is merely one step; we must take further actions to completely eradicate terrorism," she asserted.
Rotawan concluded with a firm message to the government: "Bring Tahawwur Rana to India without delay, extract all necessary information from him, and ensure he faces the harshest punishment, including the death penalty if warranted."
At the tender age of nine, Devika was caught in the turmoil at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) on November 26, 2008, and suffered a bullet wound to her leg during the attack.
On November 26, 2008, ten heavily armed terrorists from Pakistan infiltrated Mumbai by sea, executing one of India’s most lethal terror attacks. The assault resulted in the deaths of 166 individuals, including 18 security personnel, and injured hundreds more, causing extensive property damage amounting to crores of rupees.
