David Headley and 26/11: The Man Who Mapped Mumbai for Terror

David Headley & 26/11: The Man Who Mapped Mumbai for Terror

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David Coleman Headley, born Daood Sayed Gilani, played a pivotal role in planning the 2008 Mumbai attacks that claimed 166 lives

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After a drug smuggling conviction, Headley became an informant for the U.S. DEA, later aligning with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) for terror training

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Between 2002 and 2005, Headley conducted five reconnaissance trips to Mumbai, gathering critical information for LeT

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Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Hussain Rana facilitated Headley's missions by providing business cover through his immigration firm

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Rana contacted Headley 231 times during visits to India, underscoring their deep coordination in the plot

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Headley received a 35-year sentence after pleading guilty, while Rana was convicted for supporting a Denmark terror plot

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Headley cooperated with investigators, providing insights into LeT operations and Pakistan's involvement, leading to his non-extradition to India

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