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Tahawwur Hussain Rana, one of the key conspirators behind the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks has confessed to his role in the 2008 carnage, admitting he operated as a trusted agent of the Pakistani army.
According to sources, Rana made these disclosures during questioning by the Mumbai Crime Branch at Delhi’s Tihar Jail.
Ties With Lashkar and Headley Exposed
According to India Today, Rana who is currently in the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) custody, revealed that he and close aide David Coleman Headley underwent several training sessions with Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Rana also admitted that setting up an immigration office in Mumbai was his idea, using it as a cover for financial transactions disguised as business expenses.
Reconnaissance and ISI Links
During interrogation, Rana confessed he was in Mumbai during the attacks and carried out reconnaissance of key locations like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. He confirmed the attacks were executed in collaboration with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
A Wider Network of Operations
The 64-year-old further revealed he had been sent to Saudi Arabia by the Pakistani army during the Khaleej War.
Next Steps
With his confession in hand, Mumbai Police are preparing to arrest Rana and take him into custody. His judicial custody, extended until July 9, may see further extensions as investigations continue.
Remembering 26/11
The 2008 Mumbai attacks left 166 dead during a 60-hour siege of landmarks including the Taj and Oberoi hotels, CST, and Nariman House. Rana’s confession brings fresh focus on the global terror networks behind one of India’s darkest days.
