Progress in the probe into Mumbai terror attacks and handing over of voice samples of terrorists involved in these attacks is high on the agenda of Home Secretary level talks between India and Pakistan that began in New Delhi on Monday. Pakistan Interior Secretary Chaudhary Qamar Zaman is leading a six-member delegation to discuss a wide range of issues with Home Secretary G.K Pillai. The two day talks will also cover dismantling of terror camps across the border and progress of Samjhota blasts probe. AIR correspondent covering the talks reports that this is the first structured dialogue between the two countries after the Mumbai terror attacks in November, 2008 in which India is likely to ask Pakistan to hand over Indian Mujahideen terrorists and under world Don Dawood Ibrahim taking shelter in that country besides checking the inflow of fake Indian currency notes. With the Prime Ministers of the two countries said to meet on the sidelines of India Pakistan Cricket Match at Mohali, the expectations from the talks have increased. Pakistan Interior Secretary told reporters on his arrival on Sunday that the Home Secretary level meeting is aimed at promoting and strengthening peace between the two countries and pleaded for relaxation of the VISA regime. He said Pakistan has appreciated Prime Minsiter Dr. Manmohan Singh's invitation to President Zardari and Premier Yusuf Raza Geelani to witness the Indo-Pak World cup semi final. Pakistani Prime Minister has reciprocated by saying that he will be coming to witness the match at Mohali on Wednesday.
News On AIR | March 28, 2011 12:50 PM
Indo-Pak Home Secretary level talks begin today