India seeks extra inputs from US against 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana

Sources privy to the matter informed that queries related to additional details on the case were sent to the US earlier this month under the provisions of the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT).

Fresh evidence against Rana was found after his interrogation, therefore a series of questions had been sent to the US authorities under the MLAT, sources said.

There is suspicion that Rana may have been involved in other terror activities apart from the Mumbai terror attack.

He was extradited to India on April 10 and is currently in the Tihar Jail under judicial custody, where he had been interrogated at length.

Rana has also been a long-time associate of 26/11 accused and LeT handler David Coleman Headley, who is currently in the US custody.

Rana allegedly helped Headley in conducting reconnaissance prior to Mumbai terror attack and reportedly also provided logistical support to the terrorists.

Rana was first arrested in Chicago in 2009, months after the 26/11 attacks that killed 166 people, including foreign nationals. His extradition was possible after years of legal proceedings in the US courts.