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Former Kerala Police Chief: Rana Regularly Visited Kochi Prior to Mumbai Attacks

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Loknath Behera, the former Kerala Police chief and former head of the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) special cell that investigated the financial aspects of terrorism, revealed on Thursday that Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a significant conspirator in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, visited Kochi prior to the attacks.

Speaking to reporters, Behera noted that Rana made several trips to Kochi, and there is evidence to support this from the Immigration Department.

He specifically mentioned that Rana was in Kochi on November 16, 2008, and stayed at the Taj Hotel on Marine Drive. Following the Mumbai terror attacks, the Taj Group provided investigators with details of all foreign guests who had stayed at their properties, including Rana.

Behera emphasized that further interrogation of Rana by national agencies could provide important insights into the reasons for his visit to Kochi in mid-November 2008, as well as the individuals with whom he interacted.

Having previously led the NIA’s special cell investigating terrorism financing, Behera was also involved in questioning David Headley, a US citizen of Pakistani descent who had conducted reconnaissance for the attack sites.

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After Rana’s arrest in 2009, the Kerala Police received intelligence suggesting he spent almost 24 hours in the city shortly before the attacks. Subsequent investigations by the NIA revealed that Rana claimed to be conducting overseas recruitment in Kochi and had even placed an advertisement in local newspapers seeking job applicants for opportunities in the US and Canada. He returned to Mumbai the following day.

Concerns have also been raised that David Coleman Headley may have visited Kochi before the Mumbai attacks.

Tahawwur Hussain Rana was returned to India from the United States earlier today.

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

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Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

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People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

 

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.

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