Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to India, the Canadian government is pushing to revoke the citizenship of a Pakistan-born businessman, Tahawwur Rana Hussain, accused of playing a key role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.

The Canadian government has reportedly started proceedings to revoke the citizenship of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana.

Canada seeks to revoke Tahawwur Rana's citizenship ahead of Carney's India visit due to misrepresentation in his application.

Canada seeks to revoke Tahawwur Rana's citizenship ahead of Carney's India visit due to misrepresentation in his application.

Pakistan-born businessman is currently in India's custody, awaiting trial for his role in planning the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, carried out by Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, that claimed more than 160 lives.