Tahawwur Rana Extradition Live Updates: NIA Gets 18-Day Custody of 26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana from Court

Court Grants NIA 18-Day Remand of 26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana

The court has granted the National Investigation Agency an 18-day remand of Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, and he will soon be taken from Patiala House Court to the NIA headquarters for further interrogation.

Special NIA Court Reserves Verdict on Tahawwur Rana's Custody Plea

After hearing arguments from both sides, the Special NIA Court on Thursday reserved its order on the National Investigation Agency’s plea seeking 20-day custody of Tahawwur Rana, with a decision expected soon.

NIA Seeks 20-Day Custodial Remand for 26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sought a 20-day custodial remand of Tahawwur Rana, who is accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

Tahawwur Rana Produced Before Special NIA Judge Amid Tight Security After U.S. Extradition

Hours after being extradited from the United States, Tahawwur Rana was produced before Special NIA Judge Chander Jit Singh at a New Delhi court on Thursday night, under heavy security that included a convoy with a jail van, an armoured SWAT vehicle, and an ambulance.

NIA Brings Tahawwur Rana to Patiala House Court for Interrogation Remand

Officials from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrived at Patiala House Court with Tahawwur Rana to request his remand for further interrogation.

"I am proud of the job I did...Rana is being brought back to India" says PV Manesh, Former NSG Commando

Tahawwur Rana's extradition: PV Manesh, Former NSG Commando & Shaurya Chakra Awardee who was part of the operation during the 26/11 terrorist attack, says, " In that operation, I was one of the NSG commandoes... I killed two terrorists at the Oberoi hotel...I was injured in a grenade attack by the terrorists during that time and 3 splinters penetrated my head, and one splinter is still inside my head, it couldn't be removed. The right side of my body has been paralysed...I am disabled...But I don't feel bad about it, I am happy...I am proud of the job I did...Rana is being brought back to India".

#WATCH | Kannur, Kerala: On 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India, PV Manesh, Former NSG Commando & Shaurya Chakra Awardee who was part of the operation during the 26/11 terrorist attack, says, " In that operation, I was one of the NSG commandoes... I… pic.twitter.com/cnh7vQ5hJH

— ANI (@ANI) April 10, 2025

26/11 Plotter Tahawwur Rana Formally Arrested

NIA on Thursday evening formally arrested Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the key conspirator in the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, immediately after his arrival at IGIA, New Delhi.

First Visual Of Tahawwur Rana After Landing In Delhi is out

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday evening formally arrested Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the key conspirator in the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, immediately after his arrival at IGIA, New Delhi, following his successful extradition from the United States.… pic.twitter.com/Tg3GBrjbo5

— ANI (@ANI) April 10, 2025

Advocate Piyush Sachdeva to represent 26/11 plotter

Advocate Piyush Sachdeva from Delhi Legal Services to represent 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana.

"A matter of satisfaction for everyone..." says Former Union Home Secretary

"This is a significant development and a matter of satisfaction for everyone... especially for the victims of the terror attack and their families... This has sent a message to terrorists that if they attack India, no matter where they are in the world, they will be caught, presented in front of Indian courts and punished. None of them will be spared... Interrogating him will reveal more crucial information, such as the role of Pakistan's ISI in the attack and the presence of sleeper cells in India... Expecting that (masterminds of terror attacks) will get punished in Pakistan is a waste of time." says Former Union Home Secretary RK Singh.

#WATCH | On 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India, Former Union Home Secretary and Minister RK Singh says, "This is a significant development and a matter of satisfaction for everyone... especially for the victims of the terror attack and their… pic.twitter.com/iQYHWZDH5s

— ANI (@ANI) April 10, 2025

Dayan Krishnan to represent NIA during trial against Tahawwur Rana

Senior Advocate Dayan Krishnan, who represented India in the extradition case of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana in a US court, will now lead the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) prosecution during the trial in Delhi.

Tahawwur Rana is expected to exit Palam Airport around 8 PM

Tahawwur Rana, a 26/11 Mumbai attack conspirator extradited from the US earlier today, is likely to walk out of Delhi’s Palam Airport around 8 PM.

Tahawwur Rana Booked Under IPC, Anti-Terror Act Sections

Tahawwur Rana has been arrested under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including:

• Section 120B: Criminal Conspiracy

• Section 121: Waging or attempting to wage war against the Government of India

• Section 121A: Conspiracy to commit offences punishable under Section 121

• Section 302: Punishment for murder

• Section 468: Forgery for the purpose of cheating

• Section 471: Using a forged document as genuine

In addition, he faces charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA):

• Section 16: Involvement in a terrorist act

• Section 18: Conspiracy related to terrorist activities

• Section 20: Membership of a terrorist organization

Watch: Visuals From Delhi Court Ahead of Tahawwur Rana’s Scheduled Appearance

NIA’s Special Public Prosecutor Narender Mann and Senior Advocate Dayan Krishnan arrived at Patiala House Court in Delhi ahead of Tahawwur Rana’s appearance.

#WATCH | Delhi: 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attack Conspiracy case | Senior Advocate Dayan Krishnan and Special Public Prosecutor for NIA, Advocate Narender Mann arrive at Patiala House Court in Delhi ahead of Tahawwur Rana's appearance before the court. pic.twitter.com/bqUa8I8QjC

— ANI (@ANI) April 10, 2025

Congress Leader Says, All That Matters Is Tahawwur Rana Is In India

Congress leader Sushilkumar Shinde said: "We were also trying. The BJP government has been trying for a very long time to bring him back to India. Now, we are successful in bringing him back. I think NIA will now fully dig up and work out this investigation and give justice... It doesn't matter whether it is (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi or the government of India, anyhow it is Tahawwur who has been brought here."

#WATCH | Mumbai: On 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India, Congress leader Sushilkumar Shinde says, "We were also trying, BJP Government was also trying for a very long time to bring him back to India. Now, we are successful in bringing him back. I… pic.twitter.com/nLhsTDxTSN

— ANI (@ANI) April 10, 2025

NIA Releases First Statement On Tahawwur Rana's Extradition To India

National Investigation Agency (NIA), which brought back Tahawwur Rana from the US to India, said in a statement: "The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday successfully secured the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the mastermind of the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, after years of sustained and concerted efforts to bring the key conspirator behind the 2008 mayhem to justice. Rana was being held in judicial custody in the US pursuant to proceedings initiated under the India-US Extradition Treaty for his extradition. The extradition finally came through after Rana exhausted all legal avenues to stay the move."

NIA Secures Successful Extradition of 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attack Mastermind Tahawwur Rana from US pic.twitter.com/sFaiztiodl

— NIA India (@NIA_India) April 10, 2025

Tahawwur Rana May Face Death Penalty in India: Former Home Secretary

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the main accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is bound to be convicted and might even get the death penalty in India, feels former Home Secretary Gopal Krishna Pillai. Addressing the press on Thursday, Pillai stated that Rana's extradition from America is an important step in bringing justice to the heinous crime, and as the evidence against him is strong, a conviction is nearly imminent. Rana is in the custody of NIA and will face trial in a Delhi court.

Tahawwur Rana to Appear in NIA Court Soon; Delhi Gears Up for 26/11 Trial

The stage is set for the trial of 26/11 Mumbai attacks conspirator Tahawwur Rana in Delhi, as he is likely to be produced before the NIA special court soon. The case records and past trial records from Mumbai have already reached the Delhi court. The transfer was earlier ordered by District Judge Vimal Kumar Yadav, after the NIA asked for the documents in light of Rana's extradition from the U.S.

Israel Applauds India for Bringing 26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana to Justice

Israel has expressed strong support for the extradition of Pakistani-Canadian national Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, to India from the United States. In a video message released on Thursday, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar said, “I commend the Indian government for its unwavering commitment to ensuring terrorists are held accountable.”

SWAT, Paramilitary Forces Deployed Outside Patiala House Court, Tahawwur Rana Taken to NIA HQ

Security was heightened outside Delhi's Patiala House Court with SWAT teams and paramilitary forces deployed ahead of Tahawwur Rana’s arrival. The 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused, recently extradited from the U.S., was brought to the court under heavy security before being taken to the NIA headquarters for interrogation.

Tight Security Outside NIA HQ as Tahawwur Rana's Convoy Reaches Delhi

Heavy security arrangements were put in place outside the National Investigation Agency (NIA) headquarters in Delhi as the convoy carrying 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana arrived from Palam Airport. Roads outside the NIA office are barricaded, and cop are deployed.

Accused Tahawwur Rana's Convoy Departs from Delhi's Palam Airport

Tahawwur Rana, accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, was extradited from the United States to India. Upon arrival at Delhi's Palam Airport, Rana was received by a National Investigation Agency (NIA) team and immediately transported under heavy security to a high-security ward in Tihar Jail

NIA Begins Arrest Procedure

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has started the process of apprehending 26/11 terror suspect Tahawwur Rana after he landed at Delhi's Palam airport.  

Tahawwur Rana Lands In Delhi Amid Heavy security

Tahawwur Rana, the suspect in the Mumbai terror attack, has touched down at Delhi's Palam airport on a special flight. According to an official, security has been increased outside Patiala House Court, where Rana is expected to appear on Thursday after being extradited from the United States.