26/11 Attack Accused: Tahawwur Rana locked in high-security cell, under observation over possibility of suicide

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, is currently being held in a high-security cell in the United States. Due to concerns about potential suicidal tendencies, authorities have placed him under close surveillance. The extradition process to India is underway, where Rana faces charges of involvement in serious terrorist conspiracies. Given his mental health status and serious health issues, including heart disease, Parkinson's disease, and kidney disease, the jail administration is exercising extra caution to prevent any untoward incidents.

Edited By: Nishchay

Last Updated : 12 April 2025, 09:42 AM IST

Tahawwur Rana

New Delhi: The 26/11 Mumbai attack conspirator Tahawwur Hussain Rana has been extradited to India from the United States and is currently being detained at the National Investigation Agency (NIA) headquarters in New Delhi's Lodi Road area, under stringent security measures.He is lodged in a separate 14x14 feet cell on the ground floor, under 24-hour CCTV and human surveillance. As part of the 'Suicide Surveillance' protocol, Rana is only allowed to use soft-tip pens to prevent any potential harm to himself.

NIA Interrogation

The NIA started interrogating Rana on Friday, focusing on unraveling the conspiracy layers and his connections with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The agency aims to understand the depth of the attack planning and Rana's involvement with various networks in India.

Investigation into David Headley's Network

The NIA is also probing Rana's involvement with David Coleman Headley's network and sleeper cells in cities like Pushkar, Goa, and Delhi.

Congress' Claim

The Congress party has claimed that Rana's extradition is a result of the UPA government's efforts, with former Home Minister P. Chidambaram stating that it was a culmination of diplomatic, legal, and intelligence efforts initiated during the UPA regime.

Continuous Process

The Congress party asserts that the process continued even after the government change in 2014, ultimately leading to Rana's extradition when the issue was raised between Prime Minister Modi and then-US President Trump in February 2020