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15 Apr

Tahawwur Rana Sent to NIA Custody for Planning 26/11-Like Attacks in New Delhi

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New Delhi, April 15, 2025: A Delhi court has ruled that Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the alleged mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, had also identified New Delhi as a target in a wider conspiracy resembling the 26/11 strikes. Special NIA Judge Chander Jit Singh noted that the conspiracy extended beyond India’s borders and aimed at multiple locations within the country, including the national capital.In a 12-page order passed on April 10, the judge sent Rana to 18 days of National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody, stating that a “deep-rooted conspiracy” warranted sustained custodial interrogation. The court emphasized the need to…

NIA Mulls Voice Analysis of Tahawwur Rana, Explores Dubai Connection in 26/11 Probe

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New Delhi (National Times): Investigators at the National Investigation Agency (NIA) are intensifying their probe into Tahawwur Rana’s alleged involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, with plans now underway to collect the 64-year-old’s voice samples, according to sources familiar with the matter. Rana, a Canadian businessman of Pakistani origin, is undergoing sustained interrogation at the NIA’s Delhi headquarters after being extradited from the United States last week. Monday marked the fourth day of continuous questioning, as officials pressed him for details about his suspected links to Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI, and the terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba, the group held…

26/11 Mastermind Tahawwur Rana Extradited to India After Years of Legal Battle

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New Delhi, April 10, 2025: In a landmark development, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has successfully extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key conspirator behind the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, from the United States. The extradition comes after years of persistent diplomatic and legal efforts by Indian authorities.Rana, who had been held in US judicial custody, had fought his extradition through every available legal channel. His appeals in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and multiple petitions to the US Supreme Court were ultimately rejected, clearing the way for his transfer to India.The District Court for the Central District of California…