Fri Apr 11 14:51:04 UTC 2025: ## 26/11 Co-Conspirator Tahawwur Rana Arrives in India Aboard Stealth Jet
**New Delhi, India** – Tahawwur Rana, a key co-conspirator in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, arrived in Delhi Thursday evening under heavy security. Rana, who facilitated the travel of accomplice David Coleman Headley to India using fraudulent documents, was flown in on a Gulfstream G550 business jet.
Authorities chose the G550 for its advanced security features and stealth capabilities. The aircraft, known for its use by military and intelligence agencies, employed a dummy call sign to avoid detection by public flight tracking systems. Rana, who was heavily restrained, was escorted by a high-level National Investigation Agency (NIA) team. The G550’s secure communication systems ensured constant contact with Indian authorities throughout the flight.
The aircraft’s selection underscores the sensitivity surrounding Rana’s extradition. His role in the attacks, which killed over 160 people, involved using his Chicago-based immigration firm to assist Headley’s reconnaissance missions that were crucial to the plot. The G550’s long-range capabilities (a maximum range of 12,501 km) and encrypted communication systems ensured a secure and discreet transfer. The plane’s advanced technology, including its ability to handle encrypted communication, made it a far more secure option than commercial air travel.
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