In a sudden move, Ajmal Amir Kasab on Monday confessed to his involvement in the Mumbai attacks. The main accused in the case narrated the entire sequence of events that led to the terror strikes on November 26, 2008.
The lone surviving terrorist of the Mumbai attacks named Lashkar-e-Toiba's Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi as the mastermind behind the attacks. He also named Abu Hamza as one of the Pakistani handlers.
The Mumbai attacks had claimed more than 150 lives and left many injured.
Kasab is believed to be a resident of Faridkot in Pakistan. He is currently lodged in Arthur Road jail in Mumbai.
In his confessional statement, Kasab said he and other terrorists were brought from Karachi, led by Lakhvi and Abu Hamza.
Kasab's defence was taken by surprise at his admission.
Earlier, a magazine report claimed Kasab was taught combat techniques by the Pakistan Marines after being extensively trained by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) at its various camps.
The magazine quoted Kasab's interrogation report by an intelligence agency.
What happened in court:
Kasab entered the court on Monday and started speaking without consulting his lawyers.
He told the court, "Sir mujhe apna gunaah kabool hai (I confess to my crime)."
He admitted to attacks at Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus and nearby Cama hospital in south Mumbai.
Not only his own lawyers, even the prosecution was taken by surprise with Kasab's confession.
Kasab finally asked the court to end the trial and punish him, as he has confessed.
