David Headley to testify in 26/11 case

“I have seen the reports (about TADA court asking that he be produced via video-conference on December 10). Mr Headley will comply with the terms of his plea agreement, which is a public document,” John T Theis told PTI. Under the guilty plea which he entered in March 2010, Headley agreed that when directed by the US Attorney’s Office he will fully and truthfully testify in any foreign judicial proceedings held in the US by way of deposition, video-conferencing or letters.

Headley is currently serving 35 years in an American prison after being convicted of being involved in the planning and execution of the Mumbai terrorist attacks on November 26, 2008 in which 166 people, including six Americans, were killed. Now it is up to the US Department of Justice to issue such a direction to Headley to testify before the court in Mumbai.

Headley reportedly visited India five times between 2006 and 2008, drew maps, took video footage and scouted several targets for the attacks including the Taj Hotel, Oberoi Hotel and Nariman House. His reconnaissance provided vital information for the 10 LeT terrorists and their handlers.

On November 19, a court in Mumbai had made Headley an accused in the 26/11 terror attack case and directed that he be produced before it via video-conferencing on December 10.