Heat on Malik for sharing stage with LeT chief

A day after JKLF chief Yasin Malik shared the dais with 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed in Islamabad to protest Afzal Guru’s execution, the clamour for action against Malik increased. HT reports.

A day after Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik shared the dais with 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed in Islamabad to protest Parliament attack conspirator Afzal Guru’s execution, the clamour for action against Malik increased.

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There was also a demand that a clear message be sent to Pakistan to take corrective steps.

While home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said he would look into the matter, the security establishment made it clear that the Kashmiri separatist appeared to have gone a bit too far this time.

Home ministry sources said anyone could protest against Afzal’s hanging in India, but Indian nationals could not be allowed to indulge in such activities in a foreign country.

The sources also pointed out that Pakistan, which had otherwise issued a muted statement on Afzal, did appear to have a role in the protest since it hadn’t acted against Malik for violating his visa conditions.

Foreigners aren’t allowed to engage in political activities or hold street protests.

Malik, who married Pakistani artist Mishal Malik in 2009, is in Pakistan on a private visit.

Hafiz Saeed sits with chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, Yasin Malik on his hunger strike against the execution of Mohammed Afzal Guru in Islamabad (AFP photo)