New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- 26/11 Mumbai terror Attack alleged mastermind Tahawur Rana has said that he wants to engage a private counsel to represent him. For this purpose, he wants to talk to his family.

Patiala House Court on Tuesday reserved the order on this issue after receiving replies from the NIA and Jail authorities.

The court will pronounce the order on August 7. Till now, he has been represented by a legal aid counsel.

Special Judge (NIA) Chander Jit Singh, after receiving the response of jail authorities and NIA on Rana's application, reserved the order.

Legal Aid Counsel Piyush Sachdev appeared for Tahawur Rana. He confirmed that the court has reserved the order for August 7.

On August 1, the court disposed of an application o...