Saeed’s arrest a drama: MEA

Tribune News Service
New Delhi, July 18

India has maintained its skepticism regarding the arrest of Mumbai attack accused Hafiz Saeed by the Pakistani authorities. “This is not the first time that Hafiz Saeed has been arrested or detained. This drama has taken place at least eight times since 2001. The question is whether this time it will be more than a cosmetic exercise and whether Saeed will be tried and sentenced for his terrorist activities,” noted Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar.

India has long maintained that the provisions of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution 1267 pertaining to listing and proscription of known terrorist entities and individuals must be effectively and sincerely enforced by all member states, he noted.

“We reiterate that Hafiz Saeed is a designated terrorist, the mastermind of Mumbai terror attacks and listed under the UNSC Resolution 1267. Effective action mandated internationally against Hafiz and his terrorist organisations is an obligation on part of all UN member states, including Pakistan. He also carries a reward of $10 million under US law,” pointed out Kumar.