Tahawwur Rana, who played a significant role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is being extradited to India. Meanwhile, a dossier prepared by Indian agencies has surfaced, revealing crucial details about his involvement. It is reported that Rana maintained prolonged contact with Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley during his visit to India before the attacks. His targets also allegedly included key landmarks such as India Gate and several others.
Other Locations Targeted by Terrorists
According to The Times of India, citing the dossier, Rana, Headley, and a few other operatives had conspired to attack several more locations. These included the National Defence College in Delhi, India Gate, and multiple Jewish centers. As per the charge sheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the conspiracy also involved Hafiz Saeed, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, Ilyas Kashmiri, Sajid Mir, and Major Iqbal among others, along with Rana and Headley.
Rana and Headley
The dossier reveals that Rana communicated with Headley 231 times before the 26/11 attacks. Notably, during his last visit to India before the attacks, they had 66 conversations. Investigations conducted by both Indian and American authorities indicate that Rana’s company, First World Immigration Services, was used to facilitate Headley’s travel to India.
Reportedly, during their meetings in the U.S., Rana and Headley also discussed plans for the future. While in India, Rana is said to have conducted eight reconnaissance missions.
What Happens Next?
According to sources cited by the newspaper, during interrogation, authorities aim to extract crucial information from Rana regarding the attacks, the ISI network, Lashkar-e-Taiba’s (LeT) support system, and the sources of funding.
Once extradited to India, Rana is likely to be placed in a high-security ward of Tihar Jail. Jail officials informed PTI that preparations for his custody have been completed and they are awaiting a court order. A team of Indian agency officials is currently in the U.S. to facilitate his extradition.