Tahawwur Rana extradition: Airport, NIA office in Delhi see heightened security, flurry of activity | Pics

Tahawwur Rana along with David Headley, LeT, HuJI, and others planned the 2008 Mumbai attacks, which left 166 dead and over 238 injured in a 60-hour siege.

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Tahawwur Rana was officially arrested by the NIA on Thursday evening right after arriving at Delhi airport from the US, escorted by senior NIA and NSG officials on a special flight from Los Angeles. (NIA)

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A strong deployment of Delhi Police and CRPF personnel was seen outside the NIA headquarters at the CGO complex to prevent any disruptions. (HT Photo/Sanjeev Verma)

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Roads around the NIA headquarters were empty and sealed off, with vehicle movement halted. TV reporters broadcasted live amid tight security, even as it was a holiday for Mahavir Jayanti. (HT Photo/Sanchit Khanna)

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The NIA managed Tahawwur Rana’s extradition after prolonged diplomatic and legal pursuit, finally succeeding after his final appeal to stop the process in the US was rejected. (HT Photo/Sanjeev Verma)

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As soon as legal procedures were completed, an NIA team at the airport took Rana into custody upon his exit from the aircraft. (HT Photo/Sanchit Khanna)

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Rana’s extradition was confirmed during PM Modi’s February visit to Washington. The 2008 Mumbai attacks killed 166 people, including citizens from the US, UK, and Israel, and injured 238. (HT Photo/Sanchit Khanna)

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A dog squad conducted a thorough security check of the NIA building shortly after Rana’s arrival on Thursday evening. (HT Photo/Sanchit Khanna)

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Main roads near the NIA office were shut to vehicles, and Gate No. 2 of the nearby Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium metro station was also sealed off. (HT Photo/Sanjeev Verma)