Court Allows 26/11 Mumbai Attack Accused Tahawwur Rana To Speak To Family Members

Last Updated:August 07, 2025, 17:00 IST

Rana, a Pakistani-Canadian national, is a close associate of 26/11 conspirator David Coleman Headley alias Dawood Gilani

Tahawwur Rana, one of the key accused in the 26/11 attacks, is currently in the custody of NIA. (PTI file)

Delhi’s Patiala House Court on Thursday allowed 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana to speak to family members. 

Authorities of Tihar jail in New Delhi, where Rana is lodged, had earlier opposed his plea over security concerns. 

Rana told the court that he needs to consult his family before deciding whether to change his legal aid counsel, and requested a one-time phone call for that purpose.

This was not the first time Rana had sought permission to speak with his family. An earlier similar plea had been accepted, allowing him to make a one-time phone call.

Who Is Tahawwur Rana? 

Rana, a Pakistani-Canadian national and a close associate of 26/11 conspirator David Coleman Headley alias Dawood Gilani, was extradited to India earlier this year after the US Supreme Court rejected his review petition on April 4.

Rana’s involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks places him among the most high-profile accused.

On November 26, 2008, a group of 10 Pakistani terrorists went on a rampage, carrying out attacks on a railway station, two luxury hotels, and a Jewish centre, sneaking into India’s financial capital through the sea route.

A total of 166 people were killed in the assault that lasted for nearly 60 hours. 

Saurabh Verma

Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter --twitter.com/saurabhkverma19

Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter --twitter.com/saurabhkverma19

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