26/11 Plotter Tahawwur Rana in NIA Custody for 18 Days

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, 64, a key conspirator in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, has been remanded to 18-day custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) following his extradition from the US. Arrested upon arrival in Delhi on Thursday evening, Rana was produced before a special court, which granted NIA custody citing strong evidence and the need for custodial interrogation. A Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, Rana allegedly supported David Headley in planning the attacks that killed 166. Charged under multiple sections including UAPA, Rana is expected to be moved to Tihar Jail and may later face trial in Mumbai.