US bounty on Saeed validates India's concerns: Cong

Party spokesman Manish Tewari said that the action showed that Washington has finally realised that the network of terror is seamless and required a holistic approach.

FP Archives|Apr 03, 2012, 19:31:32 IST

New Delhi: Congress today said the US decision to announce a $10 million bounty on Pakistan-based Jamaat -ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed had validated concerns voiced by India that a large number of terror attacks on it are being masterminded by the JuD.[caption id="attachment_265245" align="alignleft" width="380" caption=""One cannot create one set of approach for the terror emanating from eastern borders of Pakistan and other from the western borders". PTI"][/caption]Party spokesman Manish Tewari said that the action showed that Washington has finally realised that the network of terror is seamless and required a holistic approach and "one cannot create one set of approach for the terror emanating from eastern borders of Pakistan and other from the western borders".India has hoped that the US move would prod Islamabad into taking action against the mastermind of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack.Late last night, the US Government announced an award of up to $10 million for information leading to arrest and conviction of Saeed and up to two million dollars for his deputy, Adbul Rahman Makki, under the 'Rewards for Justice programme', for information on the two terrorists.PTI

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