The Delhi's Patiala House Court on Monday granted 26/11 Mumbai Terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana permission to make a single phone call to his family for the time being.
A Delhi court has extended 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana's judicial custody till July 9. Rana appeared virtually, citing health concerns and requesting a hearing aid. The court asked Tihar to file a medical status report by June 9.
Amid Operation Sindoor, security has been tightened at Delhi's Tihar Jail with high-risk inmates under close watch and enhanced surveillance measures in place.
The Special NIA Court has allowed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to obtain voice and handwriting samples of 26/11 mastermind Tahawwur Rana.
A Delhi court on Monday extended the NIA custody of 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana by 12-days.
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been denied permission to communicate with his family members.
The Patiala House Court of Delhi on Wednesday reserved its decision on a plea filed by Tahawwur Rana, seeking permission to speak with his family over the phone.
Tahawwur Rana, the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, is currently in NIA custody, where he is being interrogated. Rana has requested three things from the NIA, and the authorities have fulfilled all his demands.
In a big twist, NIA sources report that a secret witness, referred to as "Witness B", is set to confront Tahawwur Rana during interrogation. This witness reportedly facilitated David Headley's stay in Mumbai in 2006 and had close ties with Rana in the 26/11 attack conspiracy.
An NIA court granted 18-day custody of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, one of the first arrested in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case, citing strong preliminary evidence. The judge stressed the need for a detailed custodial interrogation to uncover a far-reaching conspiracy that spans across Indian cities and international borders, posing a threat to national security.