Evaluating next steps: US govt on Rana's extradition

A week after the US Supreme Court denied a writ by 2007 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana seeking to prevent his extradition to India, the US government said it was "evaluating the next steps" on the extradition, while adding that Washington supports New Delhi's efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice.

- Neeraj Chauhan

NEW DELHI:

In an email response to queries by HT, a US State Department spokesperson said: "In view of the recent Supreme Court decision, and consistent with applicable U.S. law, the Department of State is currently evaluating next steps in this case." The spokesperson added: "We have long supported India's efforts to ensure the perpetrators of the Mumbai terrorist attacks face justice."