Friday, April 10, 2015

US State Department concerned about release of alleged Mumbai attack mastermind

The US State Department on Friday said it was "gravely" concerned about the release on bail in Pakistan of a man accused of plotting a 2008 militant assault in Mumbai that killed 166 people.

A Pakistani court has freed Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, his lawyer said earlier on Friday.

State spokesman Jeff Rathke said US officials were considering what steps to take next. 

   [jpost.com by Reuters]
10/4/15
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  1. India protest at Pakistan bail for Mumbai attack suspect...

    India has formally protested to Pakistan over its decision to release on bail the suspected mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

    India's ambassador in Islamabad met Pakistan's foreign secretary to "register our strong concerns" at the release of Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, a government official in Delhi said.

    The US and France also voiced concern......bbc.com
    11/4/15

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  2. India asks Pakistan to appeal against Lakhvi's release...

    NEW DELHI: India on Saturday asked Pakistan to file a fresh appeal against the release of Mumbai attacks mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi...

    "We gave evidence against Lakhvi to Pakistan. Pakistan didn't present it to the court and that is why Lakhvi had been released," MoS for home affairs Kiren Rijiju said.

    "Pakistan should use all the evidence given by India against Lakhvi," Rijiju added.

    India on Friday had registered its strong concerns with Pakistan on the release of Lakhvi and said that it was a "most negative development" for bilateral ties........http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
    11/4/15

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