Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Tihar Jail Denies Rana Regular Phone Calls, Cites Security
Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, wants to regularly call his family from Tihar jail.
But, the jail officials said no, because they have security concerns.
The court had let him call once before.
Rana was brought to India after being sent from the US and is currently in jail.
The government is also investigating the case further by adding extra charges.
Rana is suspected of being involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Tihar jail officials oppose Tahawwur Rana's plea for regular phone calls with family.
Officials cited security reasons for denying the request.
The court previously granted Rana a one-time phone call.
Rana was extradited from the US in April and is in judicial custody until August 13.
The NIA filed a supplementary charge sheet against Rana, who is accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
- Who
- Tahawwur Rana and Tihar jail officials.
- What
- Tihar jail officials opposed Tahawwur Rana's plea for regular telephonic contact with family.
- When
- The officials filed their response before the Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Judge on Friday.
- Where
- Tihar jail and Patiala House Court.
- Why
- Tihar jail officials cited security reasons for denying the request.
Tahawwur Rana
Tihar Jail Authorities
Phone Calls
Tahawwur Rana
Tahawwur Rana seeks to have regular phone conversations with family.
Tihar Jail Authorities
Tihar jail authorities oppose Rana's request for regular telephonic contact with family.
- Defendant
- Tahawwur Rana
- Accusation
- 26/11 Mumbai attacks
- Court
- Special NIA Court
- Jail
- Tihar Jail
- Custody Ends
- August 13
