Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi: Tahawwur Rana, the key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, is facing intensive daily interrogation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) after his recent extradition from the United States. According to sources, Rana is being questioned for 8-10 hours every day in a high-security facility at the NIA headquarters in Delhi.
High-Security Custody At CGO Complex
Rana is being held in a specially secured cell at the NIA office located in the CGO Complex. His cell is under 24-hour surveillance, and strict protocols are in place regarding his security and interrogation.
He has so far requested only three things — a pen, some paper, and a Quran — all of which have been provided by the authorities.
Standard Meals And No Special Requests
The 64-year-old Pakistani-origin Canadian national has not made any special demands regarding food. As per standard protocol, he is being provided with regular meals.
Interrogation Led By Senior NIA Officer Jaya Roy
The questioning of Rana is being overseen by Chief Investigating Officer Jaya Roy. The NIA is focusing on uncovering deeper aspects of the conspiracy behind the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 166 people and injured over 230.
Investigators are also probing his connection to terror outfits such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul Jihadi Islami (HuJI), along with suspected links to Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI.
Phone Records And Links To David Headley
Rana is being confronted with evidence collected over the years, particularly phone records of his conversations with David Coleman Headley — the key co-conspirator of the 26/11 attacks, currently imprisoned in the US.
The NIA is also examining his role in facilitating reconnaissance missions across various Indian cities prior to the attacks.
Court Allows 18-Day NIA Custody
A Delhi court has granted the NIA 18 days of custody, citing the seriousness of the charges against Rana and the national security implications. The court has ordered medical check-ups for Rana every 48 hours and allowed him to meet his lawyer as per the terms of the extradition agreement.
Facing Multiple Charges Under IPC And UAPA
Rana faces several serious charges including conspiracy to commit murder, waging war against the Government of India, and planning terrorist activities under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Investigators believe that confronting Rana with key witnesses, documents, and forensic evidence will help unravel the full extent of his role in the terror plot.
