Trial Begins for Mumbai Attack Suspect

The trial for the only known surviving suspect in the deadly Mumbai attacks last November is now underway.

Appearing on a video link from a high-security prison Mohammed Ajmal Amir Qasab acknowledged that he was from Pakistan’s Punjab province and then requested a lawyer at which point the trial was adjourned until March 30.

Mohammed Ajmal Amir Qasab, 21, stands accused of murder and “waging war” against India in relation to the attacks that left more than 170 people dead. He was one of several attackers, all believed to be members of the Pakistani-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba, who targeted Mumbai’s financial district which included hotels, restaurants and the rail system.

India has accused Pakistan of being complicit in the attacks but those allegations have been strongly denied. Pakistan has admitted that part of the attack was planned on their soil yet they bore no ties to those plans.

While the trial is scheduled to take place at the Arthur Road prison where Qasab is currently being held the security infrastructure is still being put in place and he will continue to appear through a video link under the measures are completed.

If found guilty Qasab could face the death penalty.

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