Delhi Court Extends Judicial Custody of 26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana Until August 13

Fast Summary:

• A Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, till August 13, 2025.
• The order was passed by Special Judge Chander Jit Singh after Rana appeared via video conference following the expiry of his earlier custody.
• Tahawwur Hussain Rana is a close associate of David Coleman Headley (alias Daood Gilani),one of the key conspirators behind the Mumbai attacks.
• The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed Rana’s plea against his extradition to India on April 4, paving the way for him to face charges here.
• India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary charge sheet against Rana related to his involvement in the terror attack; this will be considered by court on August 13.
• A court hearing for allowing telephonic interaction between Rana and his family is scheduled for July 15.
• The November 26, 2008 attacks involved coordinated strikes on multiple locations in Mumbai and resulted in the deaths of 166 individuals over approximately three days.

Indian Opinion analysis:

The extension of Tahawwur Hussain Rana’s judicial custody signals India’s continued efforts in securing accountability for those involved in heinous crimes like terrorism. His extradition from the U.S., approved after years-long legal proceedings, highlights international collaboration on addressing global terrorism concerns-a critical need given its transnational nature.

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