Yesterday, On 9th May, Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, has been sent to Tihar Jail till June 6. The NIA claims he met LeT operative Abdur Rehman in Dubai and planned future attacks in India.
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Friday ordered that Tahawwur Hussain Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, be held in Tihar Jail until June 6.
The Patiala House Court in Delhi placed Rana in judicial custody after he was presented before special National Investigation Agency (NIA) judge Chander Jit Singh, following the conclusion of his NIA custody.
Last week, the NIA collected Rana’s voice and handwriting samples during the court proceedings.
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Rana, who is a close associate of David Coleman Headley, the primary conspirator behind the 26/11 attacks, was extradited from the United States to India on April 10.
On April 11, the court remanded Rana into NIA custody for 18 days. Later, on April 28, the court extended his custody for an additional 12 days.
Rana, who is currently involved in a high-profile investigation, had sought limited communication privileges.
Since his arrival in India, Tahawwur Hussain Rana had made several personal requests to NIA officials. According to officials, he asked for a copy of the Quran, which was provided to him promptly.
Tahawwur Rana was extradited from the United States to India for his suspected role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. He arrived in New Delhi on April 10, 2025, in the custody of the NIA, representing a significant advancement in India’s efforts to achieve justice for the victims of the attacks.
Tahawwur Rana, accused of facilitating the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, arrived in Delhi around 6:30 PM on Thursday on a special flight from the United States. Accompanied by a team of Indian intelligence and investigative officers.
Rana’s extradition is considered a significant diplomatic and legal victory for India in the quest for justice for the 26/11 attacks that claimed 166 lives.
Rana, a 64-year-old Pakistan-born Canadian national, then approached the US Supreme Court, which denied him relief on January 21, 2025. Ultimately, on April 4, the US Supreme Court dismissed his review plea, marking the final step toward his extradition.
Indian authorities allege that Rana provided support to Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives, including David Coleman Headley, who conducted reconnaissance missions for the attacks.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed Advocate Narender Mann as the Special Public Prosecutor for the trial of Tahawwur Hussain Rana.