India is awaiting a reply from Pakistan on its request to send a team there to question some suspects in the Mumbai terror attack case before it decides on allowing a commission from Islamabad. Addressing his monthly press conference in New Delhi today, the Home Minister, Mr. P Chidambaram said, the documentary evidence which Pakistan wanted from India will be provided to them in the next few days.The Home Minister said in-principle India has agreed to allow a commission from Pakistan to visit New Delhi in connection with the 26/11 investigations. Mr. Chidambaram said, the Commission wishes to be allowed to record the evidence of the Investigating Officer, the Magistrate, who recorded the statements, and some doctors, who conducted the post mortem.On Telangana issue, the Home Minister made it clear that he would convene a meeting of parties from Andhra Pradesh only when all of them are ready to give their views. He however did not give any date for that. Mr. Chidambaram added that the government is considering the recommendations of the Srikrishna Committee.
News On AIR | March 1, 2011 5:47 PM
India awaits Pak reply to send team on 26/11 attack