A 2011 Post by PM Modi Questioning Tahawwur Rana's Acquittal in the US is Going Viral.
Tahawwur Rana: Tahawwur Hussain Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was brought to India on Thursday evening. He was directly presented before the Patiala House Court in Delhi. The court remanded Rana to 18 days of National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody for intense interrogation regarding the conspiracy behind the 2008 attacks.
Modi's 2011 Post Resurfaces Amidst Current Events
Amidst these developments, an old social media post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, written in 2011 when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, has gone viral. At that time, the US acquitted Rana of charges related to the Mumbai attacks, although he was convicted of supporting a terrorist group. PM Modi questioned India's foreign policy, stating that Rana's acquittal was an insult to India's sovereignty.
“Could the 9/11 Case Be Tried in an Indian Court?” - Modi's Question
PM Modi reacted sharply to the US decision, questioning whether the US would allow India to prosecute those responsible for the 9/11 attacks if India desired. He also emphasized that the victims of the Mumbai attacks deserved justice and that the US action reflected a failure of foreign policy.
Social Media Support, “Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai”
Thousands of users are reacting to this 2011 post. Many thanked Prime Minister Modi for Rana's return to India. One user wrote, "Captain My Captain," while another said, "A leader who stands by his word."
NIA Interrogation Could Unravel Several Secrets
The NIA stated that the interrogation of Rana will aim to uncover the complete conspiracy behind the deadly 2008 attacks, which killed 166 people and injured more than 238. Rana's lawyer, representing the Delhi State Legal Services Authority, said the NIA had sought 20 days of custody, but the court granted 18 days.
