Tahawwur Rana's interrogation hints at Dawood Ibrahim's involvement in 26/11
The NIA's interrogation of Tahawwur Rana has revealed potential links between him and underworld don Dawood Ibrahim in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Recordings of conversations between Rana and David Headley are under scrutiny, and fresh voice samples have been taken. The investigation also focuses on Rana's meeting with a Dubai-based individual potentially connected to the attack planning.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is questioning Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a suspect in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. In addition to his involvement in the plot, the NIA is attempting to identify others who were secretly involved in the conspiracy. Sources indicate that Rana has been interrogated extensively.
The investigative agency is also examining Rana's potential connections with underworld figure Dawood Ibrahim and his organization 'D Company'. They are reviewing numerous recorded conversations between Rana and David Headley to determine the attack's planning and other participants. The NIA has discovered a significant lead about a Dubai-based individual whom Rana encountered on David Headley's instructions. It is suspected that this person was informed about the attack plan.
The investigative agency is also examining whether this individual had connections with Dawood Ibrahim or D-Company. The NIA is investigating if Rana had any direct or indirect ties with Pakistan's ISI and the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Investigators suspect that the planning of the Mumbai attacks started around 2005. To aid the investigation, new voice samples of Rana have been collected to compare with the calls made right after the attack.
Tahawur Rana has been anxious since arriving in India from the United States. Concern was evident on Rana's face as he inquired with his legal advisors whether his trial would conclude within a year. He was informed that this was unlikely, and it might take a year just to file a charge sheet.
It will take five to ten years to resolve the case. Tahawwar Rana has been appointed by the Delhi Judicial Legal Services Commission along with two lawyers. Tahawur Rana is not familiar with the speed of India's judicial system. Fifth, arguments: refusal to answer questions or provide information that may incriminate oneself.