Pakistani-American LeT operative David Headley today deposed before a court in Mumbai via video-link after being made an approver in the 26/11 case and said he came to India seven times before the 2008 terror attacks and that his main contact in LeT was Sajid Mir, also an accused in the case. Highlights from the deposition...


-- Sajid Mir (LeT Operative) was using the email ID chalchalo@yahoo.com to communicate.

-- I and retired major Abdur Rehman Pasha were arrested in Landi Kotal near Pak-Afghan border because I looked like a foreigner. During interrogation I gave information to Major Ali that I'm holding a business office in India. Major Ali thought that I will be beneficial for gathering intelligence from India.

-- Two 26/11-type attempts failed, third one hit Mumbai.

-- Sajid Mir and Major Iqbal were happy to see my Indian visa. Mir was guiding me on getting a visa. Major Ali introduced me to Major Iqbal of Pakistan ISI.

-- Dr Tahawwur Hussain Rana helped me to get Indian visa. I met him in a military school in Punjab province. Dr. Rana was my schoolmate for five years.

-- After school, Rana became a doctor in the Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi. Rana helped me to get Indian visa. I met him in a military school in Punjab province.

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-- Was inspired by JuD chief Hafeez Saeed.