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United News of India
a day ago
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- United News of India
Mumbai terror attacks: Delhi court allows Tahawwur Hussain Rna to talk with his family over phone
New Delhi, June 9 (UNI) A court here on Monday allowed the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused, Tahawwur Hussain Rana, to talk with his family members over phone. After hearing the application of accused, Special Judge Chander Jit Singh allowed Rana to talk with his family members. Last week, the court extended till July nine the judicial custody of Rana, who was produced before the court through video conferencing(vc). The court had earlier dismissed the application of Rana seeking to talk with his family members. Tahawwur Rana, 64, Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman, is allegedly a close associate of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks main conspirator David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani, a US citizen. Rana is accused of conspiring with Headley and operatives of designated terrorist organisations to carry out the three-day terror siege of India's financial capital. The US Supreme Court last month dismissed the review petition of Rana against his extradition and cleared the way for his transfer to Indian custody. Notably, a group of 10 Pakistani terrorists went on a rampage in the month of November, 2008, carrying out a coordinated attack on a railway station, two luxury hotels and a Jewish centre, after they sneaked into Mumbai using the sea route in the Arabian Sea. About 166 people were killed in this assault. UNI XC SS
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Judge lets 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana make one phone call to family in Canada
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Monday allowed Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused in Tihar prison, to make one phone call to his family in Canada after the prison authorities and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) did not object to his request. Judge Chander Jit Singh permitted Rana to make the call as a one-time measure to convey his well being on the condition that the call would be strictly governed by the jail manual and the rules laid down by Tihar authorities. The judge also asked Tihar jail to submit a detailed report on the feasibility of allowing Rana to speak to his family every month and asked the authorities to list the conditions that would need to be imposed on him. Lakshay Dheer, who is appearing for Rana along with Piyush Sachdev before the city court, said the application submitted to the court listed a contact number of Rana's daughter based in Canada for the phone call. Dheer said the jail authorities and NIA didn't object to the request for a one-time phone call. 'While no specific time has been set for the call, it will be conducted only once,' he said. Rana, a Canadian citizen and former captain in the Pakistan army, was extradited to India on April 10 in connection with charges that he conspired with his childhood friend David Coleman Headley, to conduct reconnaissance of targets in Mumbai for the 26/11 terror attacks. NIA has also accused Rana of conspiring with operatives of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HUJI), both designated terrorist organisations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), along with other Pakistan-based co-conspirators. NIA arrested him after his extradition and interrogated Rana for 30 days before sending him to Tihar prison. Under Rule 631 of the Delhi Prison Rules, inmates charged with offences against the state, terrorism, or other serious crimes, such as those under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), the National Security Act (NSA), or the Public Safety Act (PSA), are generally denied phone call facilities over concern that they might misuse the privilege to communicate with their associates. However, prison rules do allow for exceptions, based on individual circumstances which must be approved by senior officials. According to the jail manual, undertrial and convicted inmates are entitled to at least one phone call per week, with the frequency subject to factors such as the prisoner's conduct, the nature of the case, and the identity of the person being contacted. All phone numbers must be pre-approved by the jail administration. To be sure, Rana's request to speak to his family was rejected by the court in April when he was still in custody of the NIA> At the time, the court held that allowing him to contact his family could compromise the ongoing investigation, citing concerns that he might use coded language to leak information. In his application before the additional sessions judge, Rana's lawyers reasoned that he had a fundamental right to communicate with his family, particularly to inform them about his physical and mental condition in custody. 'We also informed the court that our client does not have access to a hearing aid and is facing health issues in jail,' Dheer said. The court has told the jail authorities to file a detailed report on Rana's health within 10 days. Rana's judicial remand was extended to July 9 on Friday when he was produced before the judge via video conference. As part of the ongoing investigation, NIA has been permitted to collect Rana's handwriting and voice samples to match them with certain documents and voice recordings recovered during the probe.
NDTV
a day ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Delhi Court Allows 26/11 Attacks Mastermind Tahawwur Rana To Talk To Family
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Monday allowed 26/11 Mumbai Terror attack accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana to make a single phone call to his family for the time being. However, the call will be made in accordance with jail regulations and under the supervision of a senior official from the Tihar jail authorities, Patiala House Court said. After Rana moved the court last month, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) approved permission for this one-time phone call. The court has also sought 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. Apart from this, the court has also sought a detailed status report on Rana's health issues, which should be submitted within 10 days. The 64-year-old Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman, who is currently in custody, moved a court in New Delhi on May 27 seeking permission to speak to his family. Rana is a close associate of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks main conspirator, David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani, a US citizen. He was brought to India after the American Supreme Court on April 4 dismissed his review plea against his extradition. Rana is accused of conspiring with Headley and operatives of designated terrorist organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HUJI) along with other Pakistan-based co-conspirators, to carry out the three-day terror siege of India's financial capital in 2008. On November 26, 2008, a group of 10 Pakistani terrorists went on a rampage, carrying out a coordinated attack on a railway station, two luxury hotels and a Jewish centre, after they sneaked into India's financial capital using the sea route in the Arabian Sea. As many as 166 people were killed in the nearly 60-hour assault.
India.com
a day ago
- Politics
- India.com
2008 Mumbai attacks: Delhi court allows Tahawwur Rana to talk to kin over phone
A Delhi court on Monday allowed jailed 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana to speak to his family members over a phone call. Special Judge Chander Jit Singh allowed Rana the reprieve only one time. The call would be in line with the jail manual and under the supervision of the Tihar Jail authority, the judge said. The court also called for a fresh report on Rana's health within 10 days from Monday. A report from the jail authorities clarifying their stand on whether Rana should be allowed regular phone calls was also directed to be filed by the judge. The 64-year-old Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman is currently in judicial custody. Rana, a close associate of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks main conspirator David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani, a US citizen, was brought to India after the US Supreme Court on April 4 dismissed his review plea against his extradition. Advocate Piyush Sachdeva from Delhi Legal Services Authority was appointed to represent Rana. Rana is accused of conspiring with Headley and operatives of designated terrorist organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HUJI) along with other Pakistan-based co-conspirators, to carry out the three-day terror siege of India's financial capital. On November 26, 2008, a group of 10 Pakistani terrorists went on a rampage, carrying out a coordinated attack on a railway station, two luxury hotels and a Jewish centre, after they sneaked into India's financial capital using the sea route in the Arabian Sea. As many as 166 people were killed in the nearly 60-hour assault.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Delhi court extends judicial custody of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Friday extended the judicial custody of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, till July 9. Special Judge Chander Jit Singh of the Patiala House Courts passed the order after Rana was produced via video conference, following the expiry of his earlier period of judicial custody. During the hearing, Rana's lawyer raised concerns about his client's health. Taking note of the submission, the judge directed Tihar Jail authorities to file a status report on Rana's health condition by June 9. Rana, a close aide to 26/11 key conspirator David Coleman Headley, also known as Daood Gilani, was extradited to India after the US Supreme Court dismissed his review plea against extradition on April 4. Following his arrival, the court had last month remanded Rana to judicial custody. The Mumbai terror attacks on November 26, 2008, saw ten Pakistani terrorists launch a coordinated assault across India's financial capital. After entering Mumbai via the sea route, they targeted a railway station, two luxury hotels, and a Jewish centre.
