Highlights 1 Modi's insistence, and Trump's instigation led to his arrest: Saeed. In his first reaction following his house arrest late on Monday night, Hafiz Saeed today said it has been done on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's insistence, US President Donald Trump's instigation and a compromise by the Pakistani government. "It is Modi's insistence, and Trump's instigation... the Pakistani government's compromise. The move, which comes after years of pressure on Pakistan to put Saeed on trial, could ease recently escalating tensions with India. Watch Video: We will continue our fight until Kashmir is liberated: Hafiz SaeedAlso read:Hafiz Saeed under house arrest, India welcomes move, protests expected in Pakistan: Top 10 factsJuD chief Hafiz Saeed detained: Is Pakistan on Donald Trump's radar?

Source: India Today January 31, 2017 07:36 UTC