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Mumbai suspect remand is extended Mumbai suspect remand is extended
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Mohammed Ajmal Amir Qasab, the sole known surviving suspect from the deadly attacks on Mumbai, has been remanded in custody for a further two weeks.Mohammed Ajmal Amir Qasab, the sole known surviving suspect from the deadly attacks on Mumbai, has been remanded in custody for a further two weeks.
A magistrate extended his custody until 6 January, police said.A magistrate extended his custody until 6 January, police said.
The suspect faces a number of charges including murder, attempted murder, waging war against a country and criminal conspiracy.The suspect faces a number of charges including murder, attempted murder, waging war against a country and criminal conspiracy.
The multiple attacks on the city on 26 November left at least 173 people dead, including nine of the 10 gunmen.The multiple attacks on the city on 26 November left at least 173 people dead, including nine of the 10 gunmen.
Mohammed Ajmal Amir Qasab, who has previously been identified also as Mohammed Ajmal Qasab and Azam Amir Qasab among others, had been due to appear in court, but because of security concerns magistrates and court officials visited him at the Mumbai police crime branch office.Mohammed Ajmal Amir Qasab, who has previously been identified also as Mohammed Ajmal Qasab and Azam Amir Qasab among others, had been due to appear in court, but because of security concerns magistrates and court officials visited him at the Mumbai police crime branch office.
India says Pakistani militants carried out the attacks, Pakistan denies any involvement. India says Pakistani militants carried out the attacks. Pakistan denies any involvement.
On Monday, India handed a letter to Pakistan it says was written by Qasab, confirming he is Pakistani and asking for Islamabad's help. On Monday, India handed a letter to Pakistan it says was written by Mr Qasab, confirming he is Pakistani and asking for Islamabad's help.
The attacks have severely strained relations between the two countries.The attacks have severely strained relations between the two countries.
'Pakistani nationals''Pakistani nationals'
Mumbai crime branch chief Rakesh Maria said that extension of Qasab's custody "has been taken in the case of hijacking a car on the day of the Mumbai attacks". Mumbai crime branch chief Rakesh Maria said the extension of Mr Qasab's custody "has been taken in the case of hijacking a car on the day of the Mumbai attacks".
Indian officials say evidence gathered from the bodies of the dead gunmen and the boats they travelled to Mumbai indicated they were Pakistani nationals belonging to the militant group the Lashkar-e-Taiba. Indian officials say evidence gathered from the bodies of the dead gunmen and the boats in which they travelled to Mumbai indicated they were Pakistani nationals belonging to the militant group, Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Police say Mohammed Ajmal Amir Qasab and his accomplice Ismal Khan opened fire indiscriminately at the CST station and two other places, killing more than 50 people, including three top police officers. Police say Mohammed Ajmal Amir Qasab and his accomplice Ismal Khan opened fire indiscriminately at Mumbai's CST station and two other places, killing more than 50 people, including three top police officers.
TEN NAMED GUNMEN Nasir, alias Abu Umar (Nariman House)Abu Ali (Taj Palace)Soheb (Taj Palace)Fahad Ullah (Oberoi)Mohammed Ajmal Amir Qasab(survived)Bada Abdul Rehaman (above left, Taj Palace)Abdul Rehaman Chota (above right, Oberoi)Ismal Khan (CST station)Babar Imaran (Nariman House)Nazir, alias Abu Omer (Taj Palace)TEN NAMED GUNMEN Nasir, alias Abu Umar (Nariman House)Abu Ali (Taj Palace)Soheb (Taj Palace)Fahad Ullah (Oberoi)Mohammed Ajmal Amir Qasab(survived)Bada Abdul Rehaman (above left, Taj Palace)Abdul Rehaman Chota (above right, Oberoi)Ismal Khan (CST station)Babar Imaran (Nariman House)Nazir, alias Abu Omer (Taj Palace)
Ismal Khan was shot dead but Mohammed Ajmal Amir Qasab was taken alive and has been undergoing "sustained interrogation" since then.Ismal Khan was shot dead but Mohammed Ajmal Amir Qasab was taken alive and has been undergoing "sustained interrogation" since then.
He was remanded into custody on 27 November, a day after his arrest.He was remanded into custody on 27 November, a day after his arrest.
His custody was extended for a further two weeks on 11 December.His custody was extended for a further two weeks on 11 December.
Under Indian law, police are required to file charges within 90 days of arrest, but as there are 12 different offences, it could take longer. Under Indian law, police are required to file charges within 90 days of arrest, but as Mr Qasab is accused of 12 different offences, it could take longer.
Qasab does not yet have any legal representation and a prominent group of Indian lawyers is refusing to defend him. Mr Qasab does not yet have any legal representation and a prominent group of Indian lawyers is refusing to defend him.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Magistrate Court's Bar Association has passed a resolution saying its 1,000 members should not do so.The Mumbai Metropolitan Magistrate Court's Bar Association has passed a resolution saying its 1,000 members should not do so.
However, under Indian laws, all accused are entitled to legal aid and this would have to be provided when the accused asks for it before the court.However, under Indian laws, all accused are entitled to legal aid and this would have to be provided when the accused asks for it before the court.