more-inIndia on Monday extended cautious support to Pakistan’s crackdown against Lashkar-e-Taiba leader Hafiz Saeed. Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that placing Mr Saeed under anti-terror act of Pakistan would help in ridding South Asia from cross border terrorism. India’s comments came two days after Pakistan listed Hafiz Saeed and four of his aides under the anti-terrorism act of Punjab province, and imposed further restrictions on his movements. Earlier reports had suggested that Mr Saeed would launch a political party to sidestep the imminent crack down. India has been demanding action against Lashkar-e-Taiba and particularly against Hafiz Saeed citing his involvement in plotting the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai.

Source: The Hindu February 20, 2017 06:33 UTC