New Delhi, April 11
A Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Friday sent Tahawwur Rana, the 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused, to 18-day of custody of the NIA.
The 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana on Thursday arrived in India following his extradition by the United States.
Earlier on Thursday evening, Tahawwur Rana was produced before the Special NIA Court.
The anti-terror agency has presented compelling evidence, including emails sent by 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana, to justify his police custody. The agency informed the court that custodial interrogation is crucial to uncovering the sinister plot. Investigators will also examine Rana's role in orchestrating the deadly terror attacks.
NIA further states that, as part of the criminal conspiracy, accused No. 1, David Coleman Headley, had discussed the entire operation with Tahawwur Rana before his visit to India. Anticipating potential challenges, Headley sent an email to Rana detailing his belongings and assets. He also informed Rana about the involvement of Ilyas Kashmiri and Abdur Rehman in the plot.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) said on Thursday that it has successfully secured the extradition of Rana, the mastermind of the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, after years of sustained and concerted efforts to bring the key conspirator behind the 2008 mayhem to justice.
According to the NIA, Rana was being held in judicial custody in the US pursuant to proceedings initiated under the India-US Extradition Treaty for his extradition. The extradition finally came through after Rana exhausted all legal avenues to stay the move.
"Rana is accused of conspiring with David Coleman Headley @ Daood Gilani, and operatives of designated terrorist organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HUJI) along with other Pakistan-based co-conspirators, to carry out the devastating terror attacks in Mumbai in 2008. A total of 166 persons were killed and over 238 injured in the deadly attacks. Both LeT and HUJI have been declared as terrorist organisations by the Government of India under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967," the NIA said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some justice for the victims! It's been 15 years but better late than never. Hope this brings some closure to the families who lost loved ones. ðŸ™
While I'm glad he's finally facing justice, I wish our legal system could move faster in such high-profile cases. The victims' families have waited too long.
This is a significant win for India's counter-terrorism efforts. The NIA deserves credit for their persistence in this case. Let's hope this sets a precedent for other pending cases.
The article mentions compelling evidence - I hope the trial is transparent and thorough. We need to ensure justice is served properly, not just quickly.
Remembering the brave souls we lost that day. No punishment can bring them back, but at least their families will see some accountability. #NeverForget26/11
The international cooperation between US and Indian authorities in this case is commendable. Terrorism is a global threat that requires coordinated responses.
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