David Headley
David Headley, also known by his alias 'Ghaliani', is a Pakistani-American who played a pivotal role in the planning of the 2008 Mumbai attacks. His actions have been scrutinized in the context of international terrorism, and he has been linked to various extremist groups. Headley's cooperation with U.S. authorities has revealed critical details about the attacks, leading to heightened security concerns for India and further complicating India-Pakistan relations.
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David Headley is also noted as a notorious figure associated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba.
'Operation Sindoor': IC-814 hijackers, Pulwama plotters among over 100 terrorists killed in precision strikes, says DGMO Ghai in joint briefing | India News
India· 2025-05-11
David Headley, a US-Pakistani citizen and LeT operative, conducted reconnaissance for the 2008 Mumbai attack.
Kashmir crisis: what is Lashkar-e-Taiba and is it supported by Pakistan? | India
United Kingdom· 2025-05-07
Muridke—where 26/11 attackers David Headley and Ajmal Kasab were trained.
Manoj Naravane: Former Indian Army Chief Drops Cryptic Post After 'Operation Sindoor' | Delhi NewsIndia· 2025-05-07
David Headley is currently serving jail in the US for his involvement in the 26/11 conspiracy.
Tahawwur Rana disclosures may prompt NIA to re-examine HeadleyIndia· 2025-04-19
David Headley is one of the key conspirators in the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
'Statement twisted': Congress' Udit Raj clarifies remark on 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana's extradition | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-12
Rana allegedly helped his childhood friend and Lashkar-e-Taiba operative David Headley scout locations in Mumbai.
Legs, waist shackled: US releases first image of Tahawwur Rana’s custody handover to NIA | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-11
David Headley worked with Tahawwur Rana to support Lashkar-e-Taiba in the Mumbai attacks.
Man accused of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks remanded in custodyUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-11
David Headley, also known as Ghilani, is accused of being the mastermind behind the Mumbai bombings and receiving support from Tahoor Rana.
تہور رانا کی بھارت حوالگی، پاکستان کیلئے نیا چیلنج؟
Pakistan· 2025-04-11