08-29-2006, 03:55 AM
<b>Pakistani court orders release of militant leader</b> <!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->A court in Pakistan on Monday ordered the release of a militant leader, who was detained earlier this month to stop him from addressing a public meeting.
Hafiz Saeed, chief of Jumaat-ud-Daawa formerly known as Lashkar-e-Tayyeba was detained on August 10, was scheduled to address a public meeting on the occasion of Pakistan Independence Day on August 14.
The government, in the detention order, had stated that Hafiz Saeed can ignite people against the government in his address and that is why he was detained to maintain peace and order.
The Indian government had suspected Saeed's group of masterminding the last months Mumbai train blasts. Jumaat-ud-Daawa had denied any involvement.
Memoona Saeed, wife of the militant leader, had challenged the detention, describing it as illegal and unconstitutional.
The petitioner had also referred to the welcoming statement about Hafiz Saeed detention and said that he was detained to appease India.
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Revolving door is working.
Hafiz Saeed, chief of Jumaat-ud-Daawa formerly known as Lashkar-e-Tayyeba was detained on August 10, was scheduled to address a public meeting on the occasion of Pakistan Independence Day on August 14.
The government, in the detention order, had stated that Hafiz Saeed can ignite people against the government in his address and that is why he was detained to maintain peace and order.
The Indian government had suspected Saeed's group of masterminding the last months Mumbai train blasts. Jumaat-ud-Daawa had denied any involvement.
Memoona Saeed, wife of the militant leader, had challenged the detention, describing it as illegal and unconstitutional.
The petitioner had also referred to the welcoming statement about Hafiz Saeed detention and said that he was detained to appease India.
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Revolving door is working.