Mumbai attack leader wins Pakistan appeal

[Abingdonboy]

The alleged leader of the 2008 militant attacks on Mumbai has won an appeal against his detention in Pakistan.

Lawyers for Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi said a government detention order issued last week infringed his rights, as he had been granted bail by another court.

Analysts say he could be freed as soon as the paperwork is completed.

India says a Pakistani militant group carried out the attacks, which killed 165. Pakistan has not convicted anyone suspected of planning the attacks.

Mr Lakhvi is among seven suspects who have been in jail awaiting trial for six years. Nine others have been charged in absentia.

Analysts say the decision to grant him bail came at an embarrassing time for the Pakistani government.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif recently promised to crack down on militancy after the Taliban killed 141 people at a school in Peshawar.

Analysis: Haroon Rashid, BBC Urdu
The accused won the appeal after the government failed to submit a detailed reply to the court's queries. A government lawyer sought more time, arguing officials were busy with other pressing engagements so they couldn't prepare a reply. The accused, lodged in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail, is technically a free man until the government develops a new strategy.

The timing of the court judgment couldn't have been more awkward for the Pakistan government, which is desperately trying to send a message that it has "zero tolerance" to militancy after the Peshawar school massacre. Many fear that the suspension of the detention order limits the government's options. One last hope could be seeking help of the higher court.

Mr Lakhvi was granted bail by an anti-terror court on 18 December, but hours later the government imposed a three-month detention order and said it would appeal against the bail decision.

Mr Lakhvi's lawyers argued in Islamabad's High Court that the detention infringed his rights.

The judge accepted the arguments and quashed the detention order.

The suspect is now technically free to leave jail, but has been ordered to appear in court for every hearing concerning his case.

Mr Lakhvi was accused of heading the militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba, which was blamed for the Mumbai attacks.

Correspondents say the charges brought against Mr Lakhvi and other suspects held in Pakistan were mainly based on a confession given by the only gunman captured alive after the attacks.

Mohammad Ajmal Amir Qasab was executed in 2012.

The attacks severely strained relations between India and Pakistan.

India has repeatedly criticised Pakistan for failing to prosecuted any of the suspects, and has summoned the Pakistani high commissioner to discuss Mr Lakhvi's case.


BBC News - Mumbai attack 'leader' wins Pakistan appeal

 

[WAJsal]

lack of evidence is a thang

 

[he-man]

More like freed under pressure from a certain section of people.

 

[F.O.X]

More like freed under pressure from a certain section of people.

Not really , you were unable to provide substantial proof of his involvement, the only evidence was the testimony of Ajmal kassab , which was non admissible in Pakistani court , other then that India was unable to provide anything , so he was freed .. now instead of questioning our legal system (even though it is corrupt to its core, but so is yours) your government should have provided the so called Undeniable Proofs . No proof no punishment , that's how the modern society works.

 

[Jaanbaz]

And the reason why the rest of the World can never trust Pakistan.

 

[airmarshal]

More like freed under pressure from a certain section of people.

Really? There are hard core terrorists waiting capital punishment. They are not being released under any 'pressure'.

Also, the Samjhota Express suspect has been released by Indian courts despite admitting his complicity. India should forget about dictating Pakistan on Mumbai. India did not cooperate. It only wanted a media stunt and a trial.

 

[Abingdonboy]

Not really , you were unable to provide substantial proof of his involvement, the only evidence was the testimony of Ajmal kassab , which was non admissible in Pakistani court , other then that India was unable to provide anything , so he was freed .. now instead of questioning our legal system (even though it is corrupt to its core, but so is yours) you government should have provided the so called Undeniable Proofs . No proof no punishment , that's how the modern society works.

I wonder how much proof you are providing to your courts before launching airstrikes against TTP in your North West?

Keep playing these double games and you will continue to reap what you sow......

 

[Providence]

Actually the blame doesn't lie with the courts I suppose. If the state attorney sound stupid and frivolous, court is bound to release them.

We had cases like these where 9/11 pleas were trashed solely because of representatives' stupidity.

 

[F.O.X]

I wonder how much proof you are providing to your courts before launching airstrikes against TTP in your North West?

Keep playing these double games and you will continue to reap what you sow......

are we discussing TTP here , .... ot is TTP even remotely connected to this topic ? or is that even your problem ? ? .. if you do not have any logical answer it is better to simply not answer at all, instead of making yourself look like a fool .

 

[Echo_419]

I wonder how much proof you are providing to your courts before launching airstrikes against TTP in your North West?

Keep playing these double games and you will continue to reap what you sow......

The Pakistanis will surely pay for this Betrayal it's not long before these Allies turn against the hand that feeds them

 

[Dushmann]

lack of evidence is a thang

Hand over Pakistan's administration to India. We will find evidence.

 

[Abingdonboy]

are we discussing TTP here , .... ot is TTP even remotely connected to this topic ? or is that even your problem ? ? .. if you do not have any logical answer it is better to simply not answer at all, instead of making yourself look like a fool .

It's the logical extension of the argument or are you continuing to propagate the "bad/good" terrorist distinction?

TTP are terrorists just like LeT, you can't see this and I'm the fool?

 

[coffee_cup]

"Mumbai attack leader wins Pakistan appeal"

As does Samjohta Express terrorist attack leader.

Down with terrorists! They should be hanged every where.

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[he-man]

@F.O.X

The court issued the written order 9 days after the judgement of bail under the pretence of holidays.
Pakistan was simply going to release him,if not today then tomorrow.

Everyone knows this,lets not kid ourselves here.

 

[F.O.X]

It's the logical extension of the argument or are you continuing to propagate the "bad/good" terrorist distinction?

TTP are terrorists just like LeT, you can't see this and I'm the fool?

So by this definition I will call RSS as an terrorist organization as well , since we are at it now that RSS is supporting BJP your government is run by Terrorists & its sympathisers .

@F.O.X

The court issued the written order 9 days after the judgement of bail under the pretence of holidays.
Pakistan was simply going to release him,if not today then tomorrow.

Everyone knows this,lets not kid ourselves here.

you cannot really hold a person in Jail if there is no evidence to convict him , we arrested him on the pretext that India will provide the evidence (as your media/gov were shouting Undeniable evidence , undeniable evidence) , we upholded our end , your government on the other hand we unable to uphold theirs , No evidence was presented by India ... NON whatsoever that was relevant or admissible. . so the fault lies with you not us. think about it .