Chief of the banned JuD, Hafiz Mohammad Saeed and the mastermind behind the Mumbai terror attacks today filed a petition in a Pakistani court. Through petion Saeed has sought the discharge of two fake cases registered against him under the Anti-Terrorism Act.The writ petition, filed by him says that the two First Information Reports registered against the JuD chief in Faisalabad last week were without lawful authority and of no legal effect.The petition also claimed that the Indian government has been pressing Pakistan to take action against Saeed even though there is no charge against him.Following the registration of the two FIRs, police placed Saeed under house arrest on Sunday. However, police officials and a JuD spokesman have said no formal written order has been issued for Saeed’s detention.
News On AIR | September 24, 2009 1:44 PM
JuD Chief Hafiz Saeed petitions against his arrest