Tahawwur Rana in NIA Custody: Demands Quran, Pen, and Paper

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] April 13: Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case, now stays inside a high-security cell at the NIA office in Delhi. The place, located at the CGO complex, is under constant guard. Security staff are present round the clock. There is no special treatment given to him, say officials. Rana is just like any other prisoner. The environment around him is calm, yet tense. His presence reminds many of the dark days in 2008.

The Man Behind the Bars

Rana is not new to tight spaces. The 64-year-old man was earlier held in the United States. After a long legal process, India finally brought him here. He arrived at the NIA office after a Delhi court allowed 18 days of custody. His extradition was based on strong proof connecting him to the Mumbai attacks. He once ran a business in Chicago, but now he sits in silence, facing questions.

Simple Demands, Deep Meaning

Inside his cell, Rana made only three requests: a Quran, pen, and paper. Officers say he offers Namaz five times a day and reads the Quran peacefully. He is called a religious man by those guarding him. The pen and paper were given too, but only after checking for safety. Officials wanted to be sure he wouldn’t use the pen to harm himself. His quiet demands tell us how deep faith runs in his life.

Grilling for the Truth

NIA officers are busy questioning Rana day and night. They believe he holds many secrets about what happened before the attacks. His links with David Headley, another key figure in the case, are under close watch. Several phone calls and visits across Indian cities are being studied again. Officials say there may be more people involved, especially one contact from Dubai, whose name might open up new paths in the case.

Ties Beyond Borders

Rana’s story travels across countries. Born in Pakistan, he later became a Canadian businessman. His travel history before the Mumbai attacks raises many questions. Officials also suspect a connection between Rana and Pakistan’s spy agency ISI, as well as the group Lashkar-e-Taiba. This group carried out the 2008 attacks. Rana’s movements in India just before the strikes are being checked to find any missing links. Everyone wants answers that have been hidden for years.