As anticipated, Islamabad essentially rejected India’s demand shortly after it was made public, claiming that the two nations lacked a bilateral treaty that addressed such issues. Nevertheless, New Delhi is sending a very important message.
The mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai bombings continues to receive support from Pakistan. Terrorist organisations such as the LeT are thriving. The announcement that Talha, Saeed’s son, intends to run in the general election in February supports India’s position that Pakistani state policy mainstreams terrorist organisations.
Source: The Express Tribune
Talha was declared a terrorist by India in 2022 in accordance with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. He is in charge of the LeT’s finances and acts as its second in command.
In 2022, a Pakistani court found Saeed guilty of sponsoring terrorism and sentenced him to 31 years in prison. In 2020, he was convicted of similar crimes and given a 15-year sentence. India believes that the Financial Action Task Force and Western governments’ pressure led to the prison sentences.
This time, it is requesting extradition on suspicion of money laundering related to terrorism. It serves as a warning that there is still a lack of a comprehensive and well-coordinated international strategy for combating designated terror groups and their financiers.
Source: WION
Both the US and the UN have outlawed the LeT and Jamaat-ud-Dawah, which serves as a front for the terrorist organisation. China continues to be a roadblock, defending Islamabad from penalties imposed by a UN committee that targets the primary culprits behind the 26/11 attacks.
India must continue to apply increasing pressure for action against individuals such as Saeed, regardless of the circumstances. He stands for a philosophy that legitimises terror and fosters hatred. It must be vanquished.
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