26/11 Mumbai terror attacks: 50 per cent justice done, Pak yet to act

As India solemnly marks the 12th anniversary of the dastardly terror strikes by 10heavily armed Pakistani mercenaries on November 26 2008 full justice eludes the victims of attacks even todayAs far as the attackers are concerned India has done full justice in the matter But that is not enough We want full justice by trying and booking the prime perpetrators who are presently in Pakistan said Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal NikamThe celeb lawyer who guided the highprofile case that grabbed global attention pointed out that the main conspirators and planners like LashkareTaiba commanders Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi are still at large despite being the accused in IndiaSignificantly last fortnight India formally demanded that Pakistan discard its obfuscation and dilatory tactics in discharging its international obligations in the 2611 attacks trialMEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said even other countries have called upon Pakistan to expeditiously bring the perpetrators of the attacks to justiceIt is a matter of serious concern that despite its own public acknowledgment as well as the availability of all necessary evidence including that shared by India Pakistan is yet to show sincerity in delivering justice to the families of 166 victims from 15 countries across the globe even as we near the 12th anniversary of 2611 attacks Srivastava pointed outConcurring Nikam said that while 50 per cent of justice has been done in the case from the Indian side but Pakistan has yet to act and fulfil the remaining half to ensure complete justice to the 166 victims who included many foreigners besides the injuredHe said India has provided voluminous evidence provided not only about Kasab but also about David Coleman Headley disclosing close links between the LeT and Pakistans ISI besides documentary evidence of email exchanges between them LeTISIHeadley gave the evidence in a Chicago Court which was accepted and later honoured by even the US Administration after which he was convicted and awarded 35 years jail in a plea bargain He is presently serving the sentence in an American jail said NikamAs per the plea bargain India took 59year old Headleys evidence by videoconference in Feb 2018 and it was Pakistans turn to record his evidence or accept the tangible proof provided by India he addedNikam said India has repeatedly asked Pakistan to expedite the 2611 trial on the perpetrators on its soil examine the Indian witnesses via videoconference or send a judicial commission to India to record their statements but there is no movement so farIndia went a step further and arrested the dreaded terrorist Syed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jindal who manned the LeT terror control room in Karachi and guided the 10 terrorists during carrying out the mayhem in Mumbai from the night of Nov26 2008 till the endAbu Jindal has confessed to his role during the actual terror attacks his links with the LeT masterminds like Lakhvi and other agencies Unfortunately despite all this things have not progressed much on the Pakistan side to do full justice rued NikamCurrently Abu Jindal who was nabbed at New Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport on June 25 2012 is undergoing trial in a Mumbai Special Court making it the only case linked to the 2611 incident pending final disposalThe positive outcome is that post2611 there has not been a single terror strike in Maharashtra even as Indian central and state security agencies boosted infrastructure and built up muscles during the period to tackle any eventuality in futureKeep scrolling to read more newsCatch up on all the latest Crime National International and Hatke news here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest newsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever