Summary Islamabad High Court ordered that if there was no case against Lakhvi then he should be released.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Alleged suspect Zaki-ur-Rehman who was detained for involvement in terrorist attacks in Mumbai in 2008 was released on Friday from Adiala Jail. India strongly protested to the release of Lakhvi. The Indian government called Pakistan’s Ambassador designated in New Delhi Abdul Basit and expressed its dissatisfaction with the decision.
The Punjab government had issued orders for the 4th time for the detention of Lakhvi on 14th March. One day before this progress, Islamabad High Court ordered that if there was no case against Lakhvi then he should be released. A strong reaction was seen from the Indian side on this decision.
The cases for conspiring Mumbai terrorist attacks registered against other suspects have been proven.
The Indian government stated that significant proof was available against Lakvhi’s alleged role in the attacks. India has stated that it is the responsibility of government of Pakistan to keep Lakvhi in jail.
More than 160 individuals lost their lives during the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks.
