These remarks were reportedly captured in intercepted conversations between Rana and David Headley.

‘Indians Deserved It,’ Rana Allegedly Told Headley: U.S. Department of Justice, latest News: In a statement released by the U.S. Department of Justice, Tahawur Rana allegedly remarked that "Indians deserved it" after the 2008 Mumbai attacks and praised the nine Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists who died during the assault.

These remarks were reportedly captured in intercepted conversations between Rana and David Headley, the Pakistani-American terrorist who conducted reconnaissance for the attacks. According to the statement, Rana told Headley that the terrorists "should be given the Nishan-e-Haider"—Pakistan’s highest military gallantry award, reserved for fallen soldiers.

Tahawur Rana, 64, was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) upon his arrival in Delhi and produced before the Special NIA Court at Patiala House on Thursday night. The court granted the agency 18 days' custody to interrogate him in connection with the Mumbai terror attacks that killed 166 people and injured over 238.

The NIA presented key evidence, including emails, to demonstrate Rana’s close ties with David Headley and his alleged involvement with designated terrorist groups Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HUJI). The court also ordered comprehensive medical check-ups at the beginning and end of the remand period to ensure Rana’s health needs are addressed.

According to ANI, a counsel from the Delhi State Legal Services Authority confirmed the court’s directions regarding custody and medical examinations.