NEW DELHI — The United States on Wednesday expressed solidarity with the victims and survivors of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and reaffirmed its support for India’s efforts to bring all perpetrators to justice.
In a statement posted on X, the US Embassy in India paid tribute to the 166 people killed in the 2008 attacks, noting that six American citizens were among the victims. The embassy emphasized that Washington remains committed to working with New Delhi to combat terrorism and ensure the safety of both nations’ citizens.
“Today marks the 17th anniversary of the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai. We honor the memory of the victims lost and stand in solidarity with the survivors and families,” the statement said. “The United States has long supported India’s efforts to ensure those responsible for these attacks are brought to justice.”
The embassy highlighted the recent extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistani-Canadian national accused of assisting in plotting the attacks. Rana was extradited earlier this year after the US Supreme Court rejected his review petition on April 4.
“In a major step forward, the United States extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India this year for his role in planning the horrific 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks resulting in the tragic loss of 166 lives, including six Americans,” the embassy said. “Rana’s extradition is a critical step toward seeking justice for the victims who were killed in the heinous attacks and their families.”
The coordinated assault, carried out from November 26 to 29, 2008, involved 10 members of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba. Targets included the Taj Mahal Hotel, Oberoi Trident, Nariman House, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and other locations across South Mumbai. A total of 175 people died, including 26 foreign nationals and 20 security personnel. Nine of the 10 attackers were killed, while the lone surviving gunman, Ajmal Kasab, was captured, tried and executed.
Rana’s alleged role as a close associate of David Coleman Headley, also known as Dawood Gilani, places him among the most prominent accused in India’s long-standing effort to address cross-border terrorism. (Source: IANS)
