The National Investigation Agency filed a supplementary chargesheet naming Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed as the principal conspirator behind the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. The NIA alleged a cross-border conspiracy involving LeT and its proxy outfit, The Resistance Front.
The NIA informed a Delhi court that Tahawwur Rana, linked to the 26/11 attacks, holds crucial information on the ongoing and future plans of Lashkar-e-Taiba. His custody is necessary for deeper insights into the group’s operations, despite claims of non-cooperation. The investigation aims to avert further terror actions in India.
Today, On 10th February, The Delhi High Court asked the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to respond after a separatist leader requested permission to use phone calls in jail. The leader said talking to family is a basic right, but officials raised security concerns. The court has asked the NIA to share its opinion on the issue. A final decision will be taken after reviewing their reply.
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The NIA seeks to transfer the case of Engineer Rashid from the MP/MLA court to a Special NIA Court, arguing against potential trial delays. Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra stated it would take ten days for a High Court response. Rashid, arrested under UAPA in 2019, recently secured an election victory while in custody.