Kasab's police custody extended till February 26

Mumbai, Feb 13 (ANI): The police custody of Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist of the 26/ 11 terror strikes, has been extended till February 26.

A magistrate's court here remanded Kasab to police custody for his involvement in a blast that took place in a taxi at Vile Parle.

Kasab was not produced in court for security reasons.

He has been in police custody since his arrest on the night of November 26 and booked in 12 cases by Mumbai police.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Government registered a case against Kasab.

Media reports said the charges were filed against Kasab and 13 other people on the basis of a Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) probe into the Mumbai attacks.

Islamabad ordered the FIA probe after India alleged that the Mumbai attacks were plotted in Pakistan.

Kasab and Ismail Khan attacked the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus on November killing 58 persons and injuring over 100. (ANI)