The Maharashtra government told the Bombay High Court that Faheem Ansari, acquitted in the 26/11 Mumbai terror case, can take up any job that does not require police clearance. His plea seeking a certificate to drive an autorickshaw will now be heard in a closed chamber.
The NIA has secured a five-day remand for two Pahalgam residents, Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar, for allegedly harboring terrorists behind April’s attack that killed 26 tourists. They provided shelter and support to the attackers, confirming their identities as Pakistani militants linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. Further investigations are ongoing.
A Delhi court has granted 26/11 terror accused Tahawwur Rana the permission for one supervised phone call to his family, subject to jail regulations. The court has requested reports on his health and future communication rights. Rana, a Pakistani-Canadian businessman, is involved in the planning of the Mumbai attacks.
The NIA has opposed Tahawwur Rana’s request to contact his family during ongoing investigations into the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. A Delhi court has directed jail authorities to report on Rana’s application. Rana, extradited from the US, remains in custody as voice and handwriting samples are collected for the case.
