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Time of India
23-04-2025
- Time of India
Delhi court reserves order on 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana's plea to speak with family
NEW DELHI: Delhi Patiala Court on Wednesday reserved its decision on a plea filed by Jailed 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana seeking permission to speak with his family over the phone. According to news agency ANI, Rana's lawyer argued that, as a foreign national, he has the basic right to speak with his family, who are worried about his condition in custody. However, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) opposed the request, saying the investigation is still underway and expressing concern that Rana might reveal sensitive information. The court is expected to deliver its decision on the matter on Thursday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Investing $200 with AI could earn you a second salary. Exinity Capital Undo The 64-year-old Pakistani-origin Canadian has submitted a plea through his legal representative on April 19 seeking approval to interact with his family members. He was sent to 18 day custody by a court on April 10. According to the NIA, Rana played a crucial role as a conspirator and close associate of David Coleman Headley , also known as Daood Gilani, the Pakistani-American operative who surveyed locations prior to the attacks. The agency told the court that Headley discussed the entire operation with Rana before travelling to India. United States filed charges against Rana and six others in April 2011 for their involvement in the November 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai. During the court proceedings of Rana's trial, which took place in May-June 2011, evidence presented confirmed ISI's involvement in the Mumbai attacks.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana seeks court permission to speak with family
26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana has submitted an application requesting permission to communicate with his family members. NEW DELHI: Jailed 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana has submitted a plea through his counsel on April 19 seeking permission to communicate with his family members. In response, the Delhi Patiala Court issued a notice to NIA regarding his plea and the matter will be heard on April 23. The 64-year-old Pakistani-origin Canadian submitted the plea before special judge Hardeep Kaur . He was sent to 18 day custody by a court on April 10. According to the NIA, Rana was a key conspirator and a close aide of David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani, the Pakistani-American terrorist who conducted reconnaissance missions ahead of the attacks. The agency told the court that Headley discussed the entire operation with Rana before travelling to India. The probing agency said that Headley had sent Rana an email listing his belongings and assets, anticipating potential risks associated with his mission. The agency further claimed that Headley had informed Rana about the involvement of Pakistani nationals Ilyas Kashmiri and Abdur Rehman, both of whom are also accused in the case. The 26/11 Mumbai attacks targeted major landmarks including the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, the Oberoi Trident, and the Jewish community centre Nariman House. The attacks left 166 people dead and hundreds injured over a nearly 60-hour siege, marking one of the deadliest terror strikes in India's history.
