A Delhi court has allowed 26/11 terror accused Tahawwur Rana one supervised phone call to his family. The court also sought reports on his health and future communication rights.
New Delhi: Today, on June 09, a Delhi court has permitted Tahawwur Hussain Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, to make one phone call to his family. This permission is temporary and comes with conditions.
The court has made it clear that the call will be made according to jail rules and will be closely monitored by a senior officer from Tihar Jail.
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The Patiala House Court stated,
“the call will be made in accordance with jail regulations and under the supervision of a senior official from the Tihar jail authorities.”
This decision came after Rana approached the court on May 27, asking for permission to speak to his family. Following his request, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is handling the case, allowed this one-time phone call.
The court is not only allowing the call but has also asked Tihar Jail officials to submit a full report on whether Rana should be allowed to make regular phone calls in the future.
The court directed,
“a detailed report from the jail authorities about their stand on whether Rana should be allowed regular phone calls in future as per the jail manual.”
Along with this, the court wants a complete report on Rana’s health. Rana had earlier mentioned health concerns in his plea, and the court now wants clarity on the matter.
It has asked for the health status report to be submitted within ten days.
The court ordered,
“a detailed status report on Rana’s health issues, which should be submitted within 10 days.”
Tahawwur Rana, aged 64, is a businessman originally from Pakistan but now a Canadian citizen. He was recently brought to India after a long legal process in the United States.
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On April 4, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States rejected his review petition against extradition to India. After that, Indian authorities brought him to Delhi, where he is now in custody.
Rana is believed to be a close associate of David Coleman Headley, also known as Daood Gilani. Headley is a U.S. citizen and one of the key conspirators of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
The investigation suggests that Rana, along with Headley and others linked to Pakistan-based terrorist organisations like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HUJI), played a role in planning the attacks.
Rana is accused of helping in planning the deadly assault on Mumbai, where ten terrorists entered the city by sea from Pakistan.
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From November 26 to November 29, 2008, they launched a series of violent attacks across the city.
They targeted the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station, the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, the Oberoi Trident Hotel, and the Jewish centre at Nariman House. In the horrifying 60-hour siege, 166 people lost their lives and many others were injured.
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