New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Special NIA court at Patiala House on Thursday remanded Yasir Ahmed Dar in NIA custody till December 26. He was produced before the court after his arrest in the Delhi blast case. He is the 9th accused in this case.

Principal District and Session judge (Special NIA Judge) Anju Bajaj Chandana remanded Dar in NIA custody after hearing submissions of counsel for the agency. The court held the hearing in a closed room. The accused was produced before the court amid heavy security.

On December 15, the court extended the custody of Dr. Bilal Nasir Malla and Shoyeb for a further 4 days. Both accused were produced after expiry of their NIA custody.

During the hearing, the special NIA judge had allowed an application of th...