India, US ask Pakistan to book 26/11 accused
Tribune News Service
New Delhi, September 11
Officials from India and the US have asked Pakistan to quickly bring to justice the perpetrators of 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks.
They also reiterated that Pakistan must take “immediate, sustained, and irreversible action” to ensure no territory under its control was used for terrorist attacks.
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Both want Pakistan to ensure its territory isn’t used for terror-related activities
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A joint statement after the 17th meeting of the US-India Counter-Terrorism Joint Working Group and Designations Dialogue spoke of a “far-reaching conversation” on counter-terrorism cooperation but no specifics were available.
Concurrently, at the third session of the US-India Designations Dialogue, both sides shared information about their priorities and procedures for pursuing sanctions and designations against terrorist groups and individuals, particularly in light of recent legislative changes in India. Section 15 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) has been considerably amended to widen the definition of a “terrorist act”. It now includes designating individuals who are a threat to the country’s integrity and security.
The Indian delegation was led by MEA Joint Secretary Mahaveer Singhvi and the US team was headed by Nathan Sales from State Department.
