Tahawwur Rana Extradited: Legal Proceedings Begin in 26/11 Case
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, extradited from the US, is expected to face trial in Delhi regarding his role in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Security is heightened as authorities anticipate his arrival at court, with indications that he will be incarcerated in Tihar Jail. Investigations reveal he supported David Headley by providing a cover for reconnaissance prior to the attacks that claimed 166 lives.
Security measures have heightened outside Delhi’s Patiala House Court as Tahawwur Hussain Rana, alleged mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, is set to arrive from the United States following his extradition. The Delhi court is preparing for his production, with custody taken over by senior officials from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and intelligence agencies. Reports indicate that Rana will be placed in a high-security section at Tihar Jail upon his arrival.
Investigations reveal Rana’s significant involvement in the 26/11 terror attacks by facilitating David Coleman Headley. He allegedly opened a Mumbai branch of his company, “First World Immigration Services,” in 2006, providing Headley a legitimate front to conduct reconnaissance. A supplementary chargesheet notes that Rana visited India prior to the attacks, lodging in a five-star hotel from November 11 to 21, 2008, just before the attacks commenced on November 26.
Authorities have cited communication between Rana and Headley as evidence of Rana’s role as a liaison with Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI. The 2008 Mumbai attacks led to the deaths of 166 individuals, including six Americans, during a prolonged siege involving ten Pakistani terrorists targeting major sites in the city.
In addition to the legal developments, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted cloudy skies for the next couple of days in Delhi, with light rain and possible thunderstorms. Strong winds of 30–50 kmph are also anticipated. This shift in weather may provide relief as Delhi faces an intense summer, marked by record power demand.
The extradition of Tahawwur Rana marks a significant development in the pursuit of justice for the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. With his arrival and subsequent custody in Delhi, authorities are prepared to address the charges against him. The stringent security measures highlight the gravity of the situation, while weather forecasts suggest a potential respite from the ongoing intense summer conditions.
Original Source: indianexpress.com
