Today, On 24th April, A Delhi court rejected 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana’s plea seeking permission to speak to his family over the phone. The court cited security concerns as the reason for the denial.
New Delhi: Delhi’s Patiala House Court denied a request from Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 26/11 terror attacks, to be allowed phone communication with his family while in custody.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) firmly opposed the plea, stating that the investigation is currently at a crucial phase. The agency expressed concerns that permitting Rana to speak with his family might lead to the disclosure of sensitive information pertinent to the case.
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Rana, who is currently involved in a high-profile investigation, had sought limited communication privileges. However, after considering arguments from both parties, the court denied his request, emphasizing the need to maintain the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
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.
An officer was quoted as saying, who also described him as a “religious man.”
“He is seen offering Namaz five times a day in his cell,”
Additionally, Rana requested pen and paper.
The NIA is currently interrogating Rana on several leads, including his frequent communications with David Coleman Headley (also known as Daood Gilani), his childhood friend and a pivotal figure in orchestrating the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Headley, a U.S. citizen, is serving a prison sentence in the United States for his involvement in those attacks.
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.
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