In a new twist to the Headley case, it now turns out that the US national arrested for plotting terror strikes in India was in touch with another American who has been living in this country on a tourist visa for nine years and running a massage parlour.
During the probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), it has emerged that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror suspect David Headley got in touch with the American and his female companion through his Moroccan girlfriend in Manali, home ministry officials said.
The American was later spotted in Goa. A scrutiny of his travel documents surprised the security officials who found that he has been living in India on a tourist visa for the last nine years.
"He has been doing everything – setting up a business, running a massage parlour, tourist centre etc," they said.
The couple has been interrogated by the NIA which has recorded their statement. The American and his companion admitted to knowing the Moroccan woman, who according to the security agencies, was in Manali doing reconnaissance of a Jewish centre.
49-year-old Headley was arrested on October 3 for plotting terror strikes in India at the behest of Pakistan-based LeT. Headley has been charge-sheeted by the FBI for being part of the criminal conspiracy behind the 26/11 in Mumbai attacks.
Among his targets were the National Defence College in Delhi, RSS headquarters in Nagpur and some film studios and BARC in Mumbai.
