Mumbai attacker appeal against death penalty begins

Qasab was found guilty of mass murder
There is tight security in Mumbai where a court has begun hearing an appeal by the sole surviving gunman of the 2008 attacks on the Indian city.

Mohammad Ajmal Amir Qasab, a Pakistani national, is expected to contest the death sentence passed in May.

Due to security concerns, he is to appear at the high court in Mumbai via a video link from prison.

More than 170 people died when Qasab and nine other militants attacked various targets.

Qasab was found guilty of mass murder and waging war against India.

The BBC's Prachi Pinglay in Mumbai says that security is tight at the court.

Police have set up barricades outside and those entering the building are under going security checks, our correspondent says.

During the appeal hearing - which is expected to last several months - a panel of judges will review evidence previously submitted.

If Qasab loses, he has the right to appeal to the country's Supreme Court and then to India's president.

Ten gunmen attacked Mumbai on 26 November 2008. All of them except Qasab were killed during the attacks.








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