Breaking: Tahawwur Rana in NIA Custody, Faces Possible Death Penalty for 26/11 Role | ABP NEWS

Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, has been brought to India after a 17-year-long wait. Following his extradition from the US, Rana was presented in Delhi’s Patiala House Court, which granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) 18 days of custody. The NIA will now interrogate him to uncover the deeper conspiracy behind the deadly 2008 attacks that killed 166 people and injured over 230. Registered under serious charges including IPC Section 302 (murder), UAPA, and criminal conspiracy, Rana could face the death penalty. Legal experts confirm that his extradition was unconditional, meaning India is free to impose capital punishment if found guilty—similar to Ajmal Kasab, the lone terrorist captured alive and later executed. Rana is accused of working closely with David Headley and maintaining ties with Pakistan’s ISI and Lashkar-e-Taiba. His arrest is a major breakthrough for Indian intelligence and a chance to expose the network behind the attacks. NIA will question him on ISI’s involvement, funding sources, and operational planning. For survivors and families of victims, justice seems one step closer, and the demand is clear—maximum punishment for those who waged war against India.