Pune: American national and LeT terror
suspect David Headley had stayed in a hotel close to a Jewish
centre here during his visits to the Osha Ashram in the city
in 2008-9.
Headley's stay at hotel 'Surya Villa' on March 16 this
year, when he also visited the Osho commune in the vicinity,
is being looked into by police, sources close to investigating
teams said today.
The city also houses another Jewish establishment,
Ohel David Synagogue which is located in Cantonment area.
After the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, security at
both the Jewish establishments in the city was beefed up and
they still continued to be under vigil, police sources said.
Police are also scrutinising the documents pertaining
to a day's stay by Headley at the hotel on March 16 and
verifying the details of the American passport copy submitted
by the hotel management.
Police were passing on fresh leads to NIA, entrusted
with the investigations in the case, sources added.
The Pakistan-born US citizen and his Canadian aide
Tahawwur Rana were arrested by FBI for plotting terror attacks
in India.
Bureau Report
First Published: Thursday, November 19, 2009, 13:44