​On April 23, 2025, Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian national and a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was questioned for nearly eight hours by a four-member Mumbai Crime Branch team at the National Investigation Agency (NIA) office in New Delhi. Sources indicate that Rana was evasive and uncooperative during the interrogation, providing vague responses to questions about his alleged involvement in the conspiracy .

Rana, who was extradited from the United States earlier this month, has consistently denied any role in the attacks. He maintains that his business, “First World Immigration Services,” was a legitimate enterprise and not a front for terrorist activities. During the recent questioning, he reiterated these claims and refuted any allegations regarding his connections with the perpetrators of the 2008 attacks .​

The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating Rana’s suspected links to David Headley, another key accused in the 26/11 case. According to Indian intelligence officials, Rana contacted Headley 231 times while Headley was in India, with the largest number of these calls occurring shortly before the attacks. Additionally, Rana is believed to have conducted at least eight reconnaissance visits to potential targets across India .​

Despite the ongoing investigation, Rana’s uncooperative stance during the questioning has raised concerns among authorities. A review of his responses is expected, and further legal proceedings are anticipated as the investigation continues.

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