The cross-examination of Pakistani-American terrorist-turned approver David Headley in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks began this morning in the court of Mumbai sessions judge G A Sanap, via video link from the US. During his deposition via video link from US before the Special Court in Mumbai last month, Headly had admitted to his links with the Lashkar-e-Taiba, Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, Osama bin Laden's Al Qaeda and other terror groups. Headly had also divulged the role of various state and non-state actors and how he had conducted seven spying missions in Mumbai prior to the 26/11 attacks. <br/><br/>After his deposition before a Mumbai sessions court last month, Pakistani-American LeT terrorist David Coleman Headley is being cross-examined in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case today. Abdul Wahab Khan, defence lawyer of Abu Jundal, one of the prime accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, and Special Public Prosecutor lawyer Ujjwal Nikam are cross-examining Headly in the case. <br/><br/>Headley, today told that he was not paid by Pakistani terror group Lashkar e Taiba. Instead, he gave around 70 lakh rupees donation to the terror outfit from his business in New York and the sale of property in Pakistan. <br/><br/>Headley was also asked about the involvement of his wife Shazia Gilani and long-time associate Tahawwur Rana in the 26/11 attacks. Headley refused to answer questions about his wife Shazia, but added that she has never visited India and was aware that he was going to change his name from Daood Gilani to David Coleman Headley. <br/><br/>He also stated that he had disclosed to Rana that he was spying for LeT four to five months before the 26/11 attacks but said that Rana was not directly involved with Lashkar. Headley's cross-examination would continue for four days.
News On AIR | March 23, 2016 8:24 PM
26/11 Mumbai attack: Headley admits links with LeT, ISI