New Delhi, April 9 -- While welcoming the US decision, former diplomat KP Fabian noted that it took 17 years for the extradition of the Tahawwur Rana, the 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused, despite the Indian government providing credible evidence.

He also criticised the American legal process.

Rana has been accused of being involved in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, where innocent people were killed, and is expected to stand trial in India.

Fabian told ANI on Wednesday, "While we welcome the US decision, it's important to note that the 26/11 attacks occurred in 2008, and it has taken 17 years for the extradition--despite India providing credible evidence early on. Had the roles been reversed, and an accused in the 9/11 attacks was in Indi...