India, Feb. 25 -- Canada has initiated proceedings to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's first official visit to India, according to multiple media reports.

Rana, a Pakistan-born Canadian businessman, moved to Canada in 1997 and obtained citizenship in 2001.

He was extradited from the United States to India in April 2025 after prolonged legal proceedings.

On May 31, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) notified Rana of its intent to revoke his Canadian citizenship, citing alleged misrepresentation in his citizenship application.

The proceedings have been referred to the Federal Court of Canada and are centred on wh...