Hafiz Saeed reacts to supporters as he walks out of a Lahore court after it ordered his release from house arrest on November 22, 2017. | Photo Credit: Reutersmore-inIndia is outraged at the imminent release of Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed from house arrest, calling it an attempt by Pakistan to mainstream proscribed terrorists and a reflection of its continuing support to non-state actors. “India, as indeed the entire international community, is outraged that a self-confessed and U.N.-proscribed terrorist is being allowed to walk free and continue his evil agenda,” he said, adding that the terrorist was also responsible for unleashing numerous other terror attacks against Pakistan’s neighbours. Mr. Kumar said it was the responsibility of the Pakistan government to fulfil its international obligations and take credible and effective action against terrorists like Saeed. He said both India and the U.S. were on the “same page” in combating terrorism.

Source: The Hindu November 23, 2017 11:25 UTC