Eknath Omble, brother of 26/11 hero Tukaram Omble, hailed Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India as a significant step towards justice. He passionately urged the Indian government to expedite Rana's hanging, emphasizing the need for a strong deterrent against future acts of terror facilitated from Pakistan.
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