India has officially called upon Pakistan to extradite Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind behind the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Sources from the Ministry of External Affairs have confirmed that a request has been made to the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, urging them to initiate the legal proceedings for Hafiz Saeed's extradition. Saeed remains on India's most-wanted list for his involvement in the tragic Mumbai attacks that claimed over 160 lives, including American citizens.
While media reports in Pakistan have highlighted India's extradition request, experts note that there exists no formal extradition agreement between India and Pakistan.
Beyond India, numerous other nations have labeled Hafiz Saeed as a terrorist. The United States, in particular, has offered a substantial reward of nearly $100 million for information leading to his capture, emphasizing the global concern regarding his activities.
Saeed is already serving time in connection with cases related to terrorist funding. Defense experts stress that Pakistan's willingness to extradite Saeed would signal a positive step towards fostering amicable relations with neighboring countries and controlling the menace of terrorism. Such actions would underscore Pakistan's commitment to combating terrorism on an international level.
(With Agency Inputs)
