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Ahead Of Carney’s India Visit, Canada Seeks To Revoke Citizenship Of 26/11 Plotter Tahawwur Rana | World News

Ahead Of Carney’s India Visit, Canada Seeks To Revoke Citizenship Of 26/11 Plotter Tahawwur Rana | World News

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Last Updated:February 23, 2026, 20:13 IST The Canadian government has sought to revoke 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana’s citizenship based on findings that he used fraudulent residency claims to obtain it 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana with NIA officials after his extradition in New Delhi. (PTI/File) Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s India visit between February 26 and March 7, Ottawa has sought to revoke the Canadian citizenship of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. Prime Minister Carney, who will be meeting his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, is visiting India over a trade agreement and to restore bilateral as well as diplomatic relations, which had soured under Justin Trudeau’s regime. According to a report published by Global News, the Canadian government has moved to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Rana, who was extradited to India from the United States last year. A businessman accused of plotting the 2008 terror attack, his documents – obtained by investigators – show that Ottawa is actively seeking to strip him of the status …

Tahawwur Rana moves NIA court seeking permission to speak to family from jail

Tahawwur Rana moves NIA court seeking permission to speak to family from jail

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The plea, filed earlier in the day, requests that he be granted access to facilities for family interaction in line with the provisions permitted by jail regulations. New Delhi: Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks conspiracy, moved the Patiala House Court on Tuesday seeking permission to communicate with his family while in judicial custody. The plea, filed earlier in the day, requests that he be granted access to facilities for family interaction in line with the provisions permitted by jail regulations. Rana, known to be a close associate of David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani—a US citizen and one of the chief conspirators in the 2008 Mumbai attacks—was extradited to India earlier this year. His extradition followed the US Supreme Court’s dismissal on April 4 of his final appeal against being sent to India. Shortly after a Delhi court remanded him to judicial custody earlier this month, Rana was transferred to Tihar Jail under heavy security. He was presented before Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Judge Chander Jit Singh a …

Govt appoints Tushar Mehta-headed team of lawyers for trial against Tahawwur Rana

Govt appoints Tushar Mehta-headed team of lawyers for trial against Tahawwur Rana

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Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta. | Photo Credit: H.S. MANJUNATH The government has appointed a team of lawyers headed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to conduct trial against extradited Pakistani-Canadian terrorist Tahawwur Hussain Rana in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case. In a notification, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the appointment has been made exercising the powers conferred under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. The central government hereby appoints a team of Special Public Prosecutors headed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and comprising Additional Solicitor General S. V. Raju, senior advocate Dayan Krishnan and advocate Narender Mann for conducting trial and other matters related to the case RC-04/2009/NIA/DLI on behalf of the NIA before the NIA Special Courts at Delhi, High Court of Delhi and Supreme Court of India for three years or till the completion of trial of the said case, whichever is earlier, the notification said. The RC-04/2009/NIA/DLI pertains to the case registered with the NIA in Delhi involving the trial …

Tushar Mehta to lead prosecution in 26/11 Mumbai terror case trail against Tahawwur Rana

Tushar Mehta to lead prosecution in 26/11 Mumbai terror case trail against Tahawwur Rana

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The Indian government has appointed Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to lead the prosecution of Tahawwur Rana in the 26/11 Mumbai terror case following his extradition from the US. New Delhi: The Union Government has appointed a specialised legal team led by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to prosecute Tahawwur Hussain Rana in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case. This significant move comes in the wake of Rana’s recent extradition from the United States to India. Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman, is accused of being involved in the planning and facilitation of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, which claimed 166 lives. His extradition marks a critical step in India’s efforts to bring all conspirators of the attack to justice. The appointed prosecution team comprises Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju, Senior Advocate Dayan Krishnan, and Advocate Narender Nawa. This legal panel will represent the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in all proceedings related to the case before the NIA Special Courts in Delhi, the Delhi High Court, and the Supreme Court of India. According to the …

NIA collects voice and handwriting samples of Tahawwur Rana, prime accused of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks

NIA collects voice and handwriting samples of Tahawwur Rana, prime accused of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks

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The NIA collected voice and handwriting samples from Tahawwur Rana, a key conspirator in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, as part of its ongoing investigation into the deadly assault. New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday took a significant step in its ongoing investigation into the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks by collecting the voice and handwriting samples of Tahawwur Rana, one of the key conspirators in the deadly assault. Rana, who was extradited from the United States earlier this month, appeared before a Delhi court under tight security for the sample collection. The procedure took place before Judicial Magistrate First Class Vaibhav Kumar, where Rana was asked to write various alphabets and numerical characters as part of the handwriting samples. Additionally, Rana provided his voice samples, as ordered by the court. Rana’s legal aid counsel, Advocate Piyush Sachdev, confirmed that his client “fully complied with the recent court order directing him to submit both voice and handwriting samples.” Court orders and custody extension The court’s decision to allow the NIA …

26/11 Plotter Tahawwur Rana’s Voice, Handwriting Samples To Be Taken By NIA Today

26/11 Plotter Tahawwur Rana’s Voice, Handwriting Samples To Be Taken By NIA Today

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On Monday, the court extended Rana’s custody with the NIA by another 12 days, following the expiry of his earlier 18-day remand. He was brought to court under heavy security, his face concealed. The NIA, represented by senior advocate Dayan Krishnan and special public prosecutor Narender Mann, argued that Rana was uncooperative during interrogation and still needed to be confronted with substantial evidence, including a large volume of documents. The agency also updated the Special Judge on developments from the past 18 days during a private, in-chamber session. The NIA alleged that David Coleman Headley, another plotter in the Mumbai attacks, had discussed the entire operation with Rana. Pakistan-born Canadian citizen Tahawwur Hussain Rana, 64, who played a key role in the devastating 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was brought to India from the US in a special chartered Gulfstream G550 aircraft earlier this month. Identified as one of the masterminds of the deadly 26/11 attacks, he has been charged with criminal conspiracy, waging war against the government of India, murder and forgery and under the …

Delhi Court allows NIA to record voice, handwriting samples of Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana

Delhi Court allows NIA to record voice, handwriting samples of Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana

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During the hearing, the NIA informed the court that Tahawwur Rana had been presented with a large volume of documents and evidence linked to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. New Delhi: A Delhi court has allowed the NIA to collect the voice and handwriting samples of 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana. Special National Investigation Agency Judge Changer Jit Singh on April 28 extended Rana’s custody for 12 days. At present in NIA custody, Rana was extradited to India from the United States. He is a close associate of 26/11 main conspirator David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani.  During the hearing, the NIA informed the court that Tahawwur Rana had been presented with a large volume of documents and evidence linked to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.  The agency argued that an extension of his custody was necessary to continue his interrogation, citing Rana’s evasive responses and lack of cooperation during questioning. They maintained that further custodial interrogation was essential to extract critical information regarding his alleged involvement in the attacks. In the …

Tahawwur Rana’s custody extended as court reserves order on NIA`s plea

Tahawwur Rana’s custody extended as court reserves order on NIA`s plea

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A Delhi court has reserved its order on the National Investigation Agency`s (NIA) plea for an additional 12 days of custody for Tahawwur Hussain Rana, one of the accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. The court proceedings took place today before Special NIA Judge Chander Jit Singh, with Rana being produced before the court after the expiry of his 18-day remand period, under heavy security. His face was covered during the proceedings. The court is expected to announce its verdict shortly regarding the NIA`s request for further custody. Representing the NIA in the in-chamber proceedings, senior advocate Dayan Krishnan and special public prosecutor Narender Mann argued that additional custody was crucial to further investigate the scope of the conspiracy that led to the 26/11 attacks. Advocate Piyush Sachdeva from the Delhi Legal Services Authority is representing Rana. As per PTI reports, the NIA highlighted the need for Rana’s custody to retrace the events of the terror attack that occurred 17 years ago. The agency stated that it was necessary for Rana to visit various …

26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Tahawwur Rana’s NIA custody extended by 12 days

26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Tahawwur Rana’s NIA custody extended by 12 days

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26/11 Mumbai attack: Rana, a close associate of 26/11 Mumbai attacks conspirator David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani, was extradited to India after the US Supreme Court rejected his review petition against extradition on April 4. New Delhi: A Delhi court on Monday extended the National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody of 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana by 12 more days. The extension was granted after the NIA requested it, following the conclusion of his previous 18-day remand. Rana was brought to court under tight security, with his face covered. Senior advocate Dayan Krishnan and special public prosecutor Narender Mann are representing the NIA in the matter. Advocate Piyush Sachdeva from the Delhi Legal Services Authority is representing Rana. Court had allowed Rana to meet his lawyer In its previous remand order, the court instructed the NIA to conduct a medical examination of Tahawwur Hussain Rana every 24 hours and allowed him to meet his lawyer every alternate day. The court also permitted Rana to use only a “soft-tip pen” and specified that his …

Tahawwur Rana, Mumbai attacks accused, brought to Patiala court after 18-day NIA custody

Tahawwur Rana, Mumbai attacks accused, brought to Patiala court after 18-day NIA custody

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Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was brought to the Patiala House Court in Delhi on Monday under tight security. New Delhi: Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was brought to the Patiala House Court in Delhi on Monday amid tight security. The development comes after he completed an 18-day NIA remand.  The National Investigation Agency (NIA) team took Rana from the NIA headquarters earlier today to appear before the court.  Source link