Doctor to terrorist: Tehreek-e-Adhikar becomes Tahrir Rana

Tahir Rana is a name whose identity is not limited to just one doctor. Despite being a doctor by profession, there are many faces of his life that bring him under controversy. Rana is not only an immigrant businessman, but was also a serious charge of handling his economic network by joining the notorious terrorist organization like Lashkar-e-Taiba. His deep enmity and hatred towards India is an aspect of his character that has made him a dangerous player in the world of terror.

Edited By: Madhulika Rai

Last Updated : 10 April 2025, 12:35 AM IST

Doctor to terrorist: Tehreek-e-Adhikar becomes Tahrir Rana

New Delhi. Tahwwur Rana is a name that is in discussion due to terrorism activities despite being a doctor. Physician (doctor) by profession and Rana, associated with Immigration Business, are accused of managing funding for terrorist organizations such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (Let). His hatred towards India has also become an important part of his identity. Tehwavur Rana's early life is not much public, but his professional life came out as a doctor and entrepreneur. Despite this, his association with terrorist organizations shows him as a dangerous person.

Role in Mumbai attacks

Rana's name is associated with terrorist attacks in Mumbai in 2008, in which 166 people died. Investigation revealed that Rana was a close partner of David Coleman Headley, the mastermind of these attacks. According to reports, Rana came to Mumbai via Dubai before the attack to take stock of the preparations for terrorist activities.

Evidence and accusation

In 2023, in a 400 -page charge sheet filed by Mumbai Police, Rana was made several serious allegations, such as -
To interact via email to ISI officer Major Iqbal.
Recommending Pakistan's highest military honors to terrorists involved in Mumbai attacks.

Extradition and lawsuit

After a long legal battle in America, now the way has been cleared to bring Tahwwur Rana to India. The US Supreme Court has also rejected the application to stop his extradition. Rana will be prosecuted in a safe jail in Mumbai by bringing India, which is likely to reveal many major secrets related to Pakistan's role.