Overview

• Tahawwur Rana, extradited from the US earlier this month, has had his NIA custody extended by 12 days following the expiration of his initial 18-day remand.
• The National Investigation Agency argued that additional custody is necessary to confront Rana with extensive evidence and retrace the events of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
• Rana has denied involvement in the attacks, provided evasive responses during interrogation, and claimed his co-accused David Headley was solely responsible.
• The court dismissed Rana's earlier plea to communicate with his family, citing the ongoing investigation and potential risks of sensitive information being leaked.
• Rana faces charges under the IPC and UAPA, including conspiracy, terrorism, and waging war, with authorities emphasizing his cooperation as critical to uncovering the full scope of the 2008 plot.