Justice Is Not a Hashtag — Rana Is Here, Headley Will Follow

Harinder Baweja’s article “India Got Tahawwur Rana but the Real ‘Masterminds’ of 26/11 Remain Out of Reach” is another example of selective, defeatist commentary that trivializes India’s slow but steady pursuit of justice. But let’s clear the air with some facts—and some much-needed perspective.

First, to claim that Tahawwur Rana is just a fringe player is misleading at best, and dishonest at worst. Rana is not some clueless accomplice—he is an ex-Pakistan Army officer who gave the Lashkar-e-Taiba’s top asset, David Headley, the perfect front to execute India’s worst terror attack. He opened office space, facilitated visas, and knowingly abetted enemy action on Indian soil. That isn’t just “support”—that’s operational-level involvement.

Let’s call him what he is: a key mastermind in the 26/11 conspiracy.

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The UPA couldn’t bring Rana to Indian soil for a decade. But that changed under Narendra Modi’s leadership—thanks, in part, to his strong personal equation with former U.S. President Donald Trump. It was this friendship that paved the way for American cooperation, which finally led to Rana’s extradition after years of legal stonewalling.

It didn’t happen by magic—it happened because India now has a leader who commands global respect, not pity.

And for those mocking India’s pursuit of David Headley: don’t be surprised if he’s next. Once America no longer finds him useful, and diplomatic pressure is high enough, Headley too will land on Indian soil. That day isn’t far.

Not Just Rana—Modi’s Global Dragnet Is Real

Tahawwur Rana’s extradition isn’t an isolated event. Under Narendra Modi’s leadership, India has systematically hunted down fugitives and terrorists across the world. The message is loud and clear: you are not safe anywhere.

Here’s a quick reminder of who’s been brought back under this regime:

Modi means business. And criminals now know—no border will protect them.

Pakistan’s “Non-State” Actors Are Dying Like Flies

As for the rest of the terror gang—Hafiz Saeed, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, and ISI-linked planners like Major Iqbal—they may be beyond courts, but not beyond consequences. Many of the key handlers, trainers, and middlemen in the LeT network have met an anonymous, silent, and precise end.

You may not know the name of the man who pulled the trigger—but we call him “Anjaan Bandookwala.”

And he’s been busy.

From Balakot to covert ops, India’s new doctrine is clear: justice delayed will not be justice denied. What courts can’t reach, our covert forces can.

Protector-in-Chief: India’s Resolve Under Modi

This is the difference between then and now. Under previous regimes, we sent dossiers. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we deliver consequences. Whether it was the hanging of Yakub Memon, the surgical strikes of 2016, the Balakot airstrikes of 2019, or the isolation of Pakistan at FATF, the message is clear: India will no longer be a soft state.

And unlike the West, which protects its “assets” like Headley, India’s protector-in-chief believes in dismantling the terror ecosystem—root and branch.

The Quint and the Grudge Brigade

Unfortunately, Harinder Baweja and propaganda portals like The Quint will never be happy with any progress that doesn’t fit their defeatist narrative. Their problem isn’t with the extradition—it’s with who achieved it. If this had happened under a Congress-led regime, they’d be calling it a diplomatic masterclass.

But since it happened under Narendra Modi, it must be undermined, ridiculed, or dismissed as political optics.

This isn’t journalism—it’s agenda laundering.

Conclusion: Justice Is a Process, Not a Press Conference

Tahawwur Rana’s extradition is not a photo-op. It’s a strategic milestone, the result of years of effort, diplomacy, and intelligence cooperation. Dismissing it as political PR is not just cynical—it’s disrespectful to the sacrifices made since 26/11.

So let’s stop ridiculing India’s gains and start demanding accountability from those who really deserve scrutiny—Pakistan and its Western enablers.

And rest assured: Headley will follow. The others will fall. And justice will be served—if not in court, then from the Anjaan Bandookwala.

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