At least one security person was killed and over 150 persons, including protesters and security personnel, were injured today.
On this day in 2008, 10 Pakistani terrorists had sneaked into the economic capital via sea route and opened indiscriminate fire at people across the city, killing 166, including 18 security personnel.
Accusing the Congress of showing sympathy with Pakistan, the BJP said "Congress Ka Haath, Aatankivadiyon ke Saath" would be a more appropriate slogan for the grand old party.
Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said that courts in Pakistan, pursuant to their constitutional duty, were determined to uphold rule of law and due process for all citizens of the country.
"Saeed is a terrorist. Worked with the LeT, a Kashmiri militant group, and al-Qaida on attacks," Michael Morell, former CIA deputy director said in a tweet.
This comes a day after Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed, who was under house arrest since January for his role in terror activities, was set free by the Pakistan government.
After his release today, Saeed said he would gather people across Pakistan for the "cause of Kashmir" and try to help Kashmiris get their "destination of freedom".
The US State Department on Friday said that Washington is “deeply concerned” at the release of 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed, according to Reuters.
The development comes hours after the Lahore High Court unanimously ordered Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Saeed's release on the completion of his 30-day house arrest.
The JuD head, who carries a bounty of USD 10 million announced by the US for his role in terror activities, has been under detention since January this year.
The MEA said Saeed's release confirms the “lack of seriousness” on Pakistan’s part in bringing terrorists to justice and its nefarious designs to shield and support non-state actors.
Pakistan's foreign minister Khawaja Asif had himself said 'Hafiz Saeed and Lashkar-e-Taiba are a liability for us', but these same leaders will now say that they have no control over courts.
Hafiz Saeed's release may also coincide with the anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks in which at least 166 people were killed.
The banned Jamaat-ud-Dawah head, who carries a bounty of USD 10 million announced by the US for his role in terror activities, has been under detention since January this year.
Rejecting the government's plea to extend his detention for another three months, the judicial review board ordered Hafiz Saeed's release.
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