New Delhi, April 12 -- Mumbai terror attacks' accused Tahawwur Rana had allegedly lauded the dastardly 2008 action in the financial capital of India by saying that the Indians "deserved it"and suggested the nine Laskhar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists killed in counter-offensive by Indian security forces should be given 'Nishan-e-Haider,' Pakistan's highest gallantry award.

These revelations were made by a US Department of Justice statement that also said that "Rana's extradition is a critical step toward ensuring justice for six Americans and scores of other victims killed in the heinous attacks".

In an official statement on his extradition, US Department of Justice disclosed fresh details about the former Pakistan Army officer and his links to...