Father’s Plea for Justice: Death Penalty for Mumbai Attack Assister

The father of a police officer who was killed during the 2008 Mumbai attacks is asking for the death penalty for Tahawwur Rana. Rana is a man accused of helping plan those attacks, and he is being sent back to India from the United States.

Subhash Shinde’s son, Rahul Shinde, was a constable in the Security Reserve Police Force (SRPF) and died while bravely fighting to protect people at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel during the attack. The tragic events of 2008 still haunt Subhash, who now feels deep emotional pain.

He said, “So many people lost their lives in this terrible attack, and I keep reliving what happened, even though it’s been over 16 years.” He believes that giving strong punishment to those responsible, including Rana, would honor the victims and help bring justice.

Rana was friends with David Coleman Headley, one of the main planners of the Mumbai attacks, who had scouted locations before the attack happened. Subhash believes all involved must be punished for their actions.

On November 26, 2008, ten terrorists from Pakistan attacked Mumbai, killing 166 people, including people from many countries. The attack targeted famous spots like the Taj Mahal Hotel and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, shocking the entire nation.

As Subhash Shinde shared his sorrow, an injured police officer who survived the attack voiced the need for strong action against Rana. The fight for justice continues, and Subhash hopes to see accountability for everyone involved in the attacks.