Ajmal Kasab should be hanged: Malik
Speaking to media on the sidelines of the conference, Interior Minister Rehman Malik declared that Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving gunman in the Mumbai attacks, “is a terrorist, a non-state actor who should go to the gallows”.
He added that a judicial panel is due in India “shortly” to investigate the attacks that killed 166 people, and that if the judicial commission gets evidence of Pakistani involvement in the attacks, it would help the government in prosecuting the accused.
Indian media quoted Manmohan Singh as telling Gilani at the summit that “it is imperative to bring the perpetrators of 26/11 attacks to justice”. Reports also said that Pakistan has promised to bring the trial of the seven suspects belonging to Lashkar-e-Taiba in Pakistani custody to conclusion.
Kasab, a Pakistani national, was earlier handed a death sentence but the execution was stayed by the Supreme Court of India.
(Read: Ajmal Kasab verdict & after)
WITH ADDITIONAL INPUT FROM REUTERS
Published in The Express Tribune, November 11th, 2011.
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@Indian: You kidding right? Its clear as daylight that HINDU terrorists are responsible which btw if i recall was Col. Purohit who admitted doing that
Hang the culprits of Samjhauta Express and then we will proceed
@Salman: "where are the culprits of Samjhoota Express ?"
We are waiting for evidence from Pakistan.
@vasan:
And Kasab unlearnt his crude Punjabi and learnt speaking accent-free Gujarati within hours! He surpassed the famous James Bond who learned perfect Russian in 14 days and crossed the iron curtain as if on a holiday trip!
@asif: Indians incompetent? Which planet do you live in? I will quote only 2 stats. India has overtaken Japan in terms of GDP. Our defense budget at 2% of GDP is larger than the entire GDP of your country. But don't lose heart. You will find a good audience for your secrets among the brainwashed folks in your own country.
@Ghaznavi: We are perfectly capable of demanding whatever we want. Just think what will happen if we block the flow of Indus river. As a strong and compassionate nation we wont do any such thing, but don't keep pushing your luck.
@goggi: The attackers traveled in the hijacked Indian fishing trawler "Kuber" to escape detection by indian authorities. The Kuber is 25 meters (77 feet) long with a closed cabin area and below deck quarters! Hardly an open "boot" on the ocean with spray soaking the crew! Just a little investigation online would have revealed these (inconvenient) facts to you!
Goggi : Man didnt land on moon in the sixties Holocaust did not happen Green winged angels helped PAF in 1965 war Kasab did not come by "boot" from Karachi
Any more to add????
Indians, I am going to let you in on a little secret : You, as part of the subcontinent, are incompetent as the rest of us in the neighborhood, except that the rest of us are aware of our shortcomings and you like to preen in front of other dispossessed, metaphorically speaking, like yourselves.
@goggi: Your theory always amuse me. Dude please try it yourself. by the way I had worked as coast guard in most saline water the Red Sea. And I could not stop laughing at your theory. My friend you indeed need to try what you suggested above and please take pictures and prove it. Good luck with your adventure on gathering salt on you.
@goggi: Well keep living in your cocoon with illusions and denials !!! By the way even Pak Govt has acknowledged the facts as to his Nationality !!! By the way learn to spell too !! Its Boat not Boot , as i don't know of any motor boots on high seas !!!
@Maoist: Guess the indian Navy has the same/similar radars as Pakistan has, that (failed to) detect the helicopters carrying US commandos in Abbottabad. Try to mend your own fences before commenting on the state of others !!! Peace be on you
@Mirza: @Sao Lao: @Hedgefunder: @Maoist:
If one has the experience of driving a motor boot in the high seas, then after some hours, the humid sea air covers the body especially the face and head with whitish salt and the hair stick with the scalp! Watch closely the Videos of this young man! Neither his hair is sticking with the scalp nor any sign of salt on his face or the hair!!!!!!!!!!!! Or did he take a hot shower with shampoo before going on his killer-spree?????
Anybody who claims that this man travelled via sea route to Bombay, should first of all replicate this journey.
There are some other technical points as well, which prove that this man has absolutely nothing to do with Punjabi culture!
Apropos if 10 billion people start claiming that you a donkey doesn´t make you one, if though you might start believing them.........but believing is not knowing!
Indians need to hire good story tellers - how come 10 armed men penetrate Indian sea waters and reach bombay to wreak havoc, while small fishing vessels who go astray accidentally are caught and Pakistani fishermen arrested. What was the Indian maritime security doing? Watching a Bollywood flick?
With this record, Indians should disband their navy, army, police. Or we can outsource it to US - which you most probably will as we are are the regional poodle of Uncle Sam.
@Ghaznavi: There is nothing in Pakistan to get obsessed with, except possibly the Kebabs i had in Lahore in 2004 !!!! I recall that LET were also mentioned and suspected of that atrocity !! In regards to the info and dossier provided by not only the Indians but by US also has never really been seriously looked at as that would be political minefield and certainly show the duplicitous behaviour of the elements with Pakistan's ruling class!!! By the way have actually had sight of the dossier concerned, in order for you to make remarks??? If not, stick to reading arabian nights and other fairy tales !!!!
@Hedgefunder
Thats exactly what I said earlier in my comment. You lead by example and we will follow. If you cant do what you say, then stop complaining and get a life. Stop your Pakistan obsession and do something useful for your country.
Why he don't talk about the terrorists caught in Karachi, Swat and all other places who had killed thousands of our citizens both civilians and military jawans. They will release them to use them for their own notorious agendas.
You mean Ajmal Kassab the hindu guy ? the one who prays to BHAGWAN? don't believe me? go watch his confession videos.
@SYED: As per your rule Pakistani cricket player that were found guilty in UK court of law are not guilty because they were not found guilty in a Pakistani court of Law, The Pakistani guy who tried to blow up his car on Times Square is not guilty---. Most of OBL was not found guilty of 9/11 by any court of law in Pakistan and that is why he was allowed to live in Pakistan. What is the conviction rate of terrorist in Pakistani courts? Most of them are roaming the streets of Pakistan. Sorry I got go to puke.
This comment page looks like a poster board for the Indians.And for some reason my comment comparing the fate of Raymond Davis ,who killed two pakistanis and Mr kasab who ,has been found guilty by an Indian kangroo court has not been posted. Let me repeat it here. Kasab is still a Pakistani citizen and has not been found guilty by any pakistani court. It is the moral obligation of the Pakistan government to provide him all legal help,as he is in the hands of the enemy. Mrs Clinton came to the rescue of Raymond Davis, even though he was caught red handed killing the Pakistanis. Here lies the difference between the rulers of a supposedly" free "country( Pakistan ) and really a free country, USA.
I really dont believe in Conspiracy Theories but people with gun travelling on a small boat from pak waters to Indian without being undetected looks quite bollywood masla thingie. Not saying that they didnt travel but while fishermen frequently get caught, its not hard to believe there were some on the other side too who could be involved. Eludes any rational mind how they were undetected.
He might be a Pakistani, but proof need to be provided if The Establishment was involved. There hasnt been any proof provided yet. Indian trolls you need to understand same could be said for Samjhota exprress murders, Their Indian nationality has been established so can we also assert without proof that Indian establishment backed them.?
Hedge n ghaznavi Why are we fighting. I think the important thing for us(Indian or Pakistanis) is to find solution to our problems in a civilized manner. We've tried hatred, sarcasm etc for years n it doesn't work. Hedgefunder, You're right in a way but you know it's not gonna fly with the govt and especially with our army. However, let's hope one day it can be achieved. God forbid if there is a next time. As people let's send the message to our govts that we want peace!
@Abdul Rehman Gilani: really fail to understand what RELIGION has to do with all this!!! thats the problem with Pakistanis-they see everything through 'religious eyes' - read Muslim eyes!!!
Really, I couldn't care less if Kasab was Muslim, hindu, Christian, Jew or Sikh. He was caught killing 166 innocent men and women. Police caught him, cameras videographed him, witnesses saw him. Courts sentenced him.
Where - What - How - When does religion have anything to do with this??
The Indian side should have demanded a severe and rapid hanging to be meted out to the perpetrators of the triple murder of the Hindus by the Bhaiyoo Community.Right?
Ajmal's just a dog, should hang all the hounds behind him too!!!
With an Interior Minister like Dr, Malik who needs a Foreign Minister?
What about the voice samples of the Pakis masterminding the 26/11 attack ? Why have those not been handed over?
Well said Mr Malik. But wait a minute - are you saying that Ajmal Kasab is a non state actor who had no support from the pak establishment? Not so fast - Ajmal is a pakistani, born in pakistan, pakistani citizen. travelled in a boat from pak to India and killed people. Does It still make him a non state actor? Further he was trained by the Pak establishment - the ISI
@Salman, where are the culprits of Samjhoota Express ?
They are in jail, awaiting justice! Besides, they were caught and being prosecuted by Indian agencies. By the way, may I ask you where Hafeez Said is? Oh, yea, he is planning to buy a new Mercedes for himself by the fresh money that he got from collecting Bakreed Hides!
I wonder what about the murderers of Muslims in Gopalgarh?
deafening silence from indian trolls :D
@Salman: where are the culprits of bobmay bomb blasts?and the parliament attack? And the akshardham attack?
When are the terrorists in custody who murdred Ahmadis during Jumma prayers in Lahore going to be hanged? When is the Governor. Tasser's killer going to be despatched to his 'paradise'? The Home Minister should take care of terrorists his country. The Indians law will take care of terrorits in India.
@ Indians
where are the culprits of Samjhoota Express ?
Vasan: 99% Pakistanis look like Indians and 99% Indians look like Pakistanis.
asif : Many pakistanis look like Indians. How does it solve this issue?
@Ghaznavi: Firstly, I suggest you learn to practice what you preach !!!! But i suppose that's beyond your comprehension !!!!
Why is it always that Pak tears up something and India has to patch it up?
Chinese are Chinese, American and Americans, Russians are Russians, and Pakistanis are Non-State Actors.
@ Hamid. Nice, very nice! In India, lots of Hindus and Sikhs say things like " Khuda ke vaaste", "Allah Jaane", "Rab de khair", guess it makes them all muslims, right? Really, grow up already.
@Ghaznavi: Ihope you have read this http://www.timesnow.tv/31-given-life-term-42-acquitted/articleshow/4388487.cms
Should's, Could's - Essential words of our politicians :-)
as if it will ever happen.
Justice Dr Rehman Malik?
Where are Kasabs parents? They were moved after, they identified themselves as his parents, a press interview soon after 26/11. @Hamid What religion got to do with the crime except for your conspiracy theory?
@Hamid: Yes with a name like "Ajmal Kasab" he can be be Hindu !!!! Wake up !!! Even when he provided his parents names and his village name, Pakistan still kept on denying the very facts for long time until they were cornered !!!! At least the Indian Judicial process has managed to convict him as charged, which is lot more than can be said about Pakistan's judicial process, where they get released or forgotten in few days time !!!!
@Plato: He deserves much more than that for inflicting pain and destruction to hundred of families.
YES!! how cares if India hang its own agent.
The fate of Azmal Kasab and Afjal Guru is known to us but tell me the fate of releasd cleric of Lal masajid and killer of Panjab's governor first .
This is a right step in the right direction to heel the wounds of our indian friends. Terrorists should be punished to the maximum regardless of religion and ethnicity. Thank you Rahman Malik.
Ajmal is most probably an Indian and surely he is a Hindu. In his interrogation video he says the word "Bhagwan re" two times. He is Hindu, and since there are too few hindus in Pakistan, he must be an Indian.
what what does the real owners of this strategic asset have to say?
Indians are not in a hurry to kill him. He will have to undergo 'torture by courts' first.
So , now pakistan govt. admits that kasab is a pakistani terrorist ?
How about masterminds roaming freely in Pakistan? remember, Kasab is just a pawn. Hanging only Kasab is not enough.
Before suggesting (rather carelessly) a death penalty for a criminal to a foreign sovereign country one must surely consider hundreds of 'Ajmal Qasab' in one's own country that ought to be taken care of first. Nothing but needless flattery I say.
Why don't you start with handing over the other culprits responsible for 2008 attacks, and India will provide them with judicial process and punish them for their crimes too !!! As that is going to be impossible for Pakistan to achieve !!!! That really would improve relations between the two Nations.