Pak should probe Saeed's role in 26/11: Krishna

Monday, October 12, 2009, 17:57 [IST]

New Delhi, Oct 12: India on Monday, Oct 12 reacted strongly to the Lahore High Court's order to let off the anti-terror case against Jammat-ud Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed.

External Affairs Minister, SM Krishna said Pakistan must ensure the arrest of all 26/11 attackers.

"It is surprising that Saeed has been let off by the Pakistan court. He was the brain behind the Mumbai blasts. Pakistan should conduct a probe on his role in the attacks," Krishna told a private news television channel.

Earlier, the Lahore High Court had ordered the case against Saeed to be disposed off. It said that Pakistan's anti-terror laws did not apply to him.

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