Ujjwal Nikam Leads Questioning in David Headley’s Deposition
In the judicial proceedings regarding the Mumbai terror attacks, convicted operative David Coleman Headley began his first deposition before a Mumbai court via video conference. Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam conducted the questioning during the deposition, which detailed Headley's interactions with handlers and associates.
During the testimony, Headley identified Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) member Sajid Mir as his primary contact, noting instructions to change his name from Daood Gilani to David Headley. Headley also detailed his travel history, and testified about coordinating with individuals including retired Pakistan army Major Abdul Rehman Pasha regarding intelligence work.
The court appearance provides direct testimony on the planning and execution steps leading up to the attacks in Mumbai, shedding further light on the roles of various individuals involved in the conspiracy.