Foreign spy agency planning to kill Hafiz Saeed, tighten his security: Pak
Pakistani authorities have written to the Punjab home
department asking it to take stringent measures for the security of detained
Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed, claiming a "foreign intelligence
agency" had planned to kill him.
In the letter, the National Counter Terrorism Authority said
the foreign spy agency had paid Rs 80 million to two activists of a banned
outfit for the assassination of Saeed.
It asked the Punjab home department to ensure fool proof
security for the Jamat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief.
Saeed has been under house arrest in Lahore since January 30
under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997.
The home department last month had extended his detention
for another 30 days (till November 26) under public safety law.
The department's notification had said, "There is
apprehension that Saeed shall create a law and order situation upon
release".
The JuD has already been declared as a foreign terrorist
organisation by the US in June 2014. The JuD chief carries a reward of USD 10
million announced by the US for his role in terror activities.
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