Who is Sadanand Date, the 26/11 hero now leading the Tahawwur Rana probe?
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The Hindu
A decorated IPS officer and survivor of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Sadanand Date is now leading the high-stakes NIA investigation into Tahawwur Rana’s alleged role in plotting terror strikes in India. From working as a newspaper delivery boy in his childhood to earning a PhD and becoming one of the country’s most respected counter-terror experts, Date’s life is a testament to grit, courage, and public service. This is the story of a man who once faced Ajmal Kasab in combat — and is now chasing justice across borders.

Presentation and script: Vinaya Deshpande
Editing: Aniket Singh Chauhan
Camera: Emmanual Jackkie Karbhari and Gautam Nirmal Doshi
Published – April 13, 2025 01:37 am IST