India on Friday conveyed its outrage over the release of Mumbai terror attack accused Zaki ur Rehman Lakhvi, saying that if released, he would pose a threat that cannot be ignored.
"India today conveyed its outrage to Pakistan at the release of Zakir ur Rehman Lakhvi. This goes against Pakistan's professed commitment to combat terrorism, including its recently stated policy of not differentiating amongst terrorists," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said.
"If such a person, who is also a designated international terrorist by the United Nations, is released, it will pose a threat that cannot be ignored," he added.
Earlier in the day, the Islamabad High Court declared Lakhvi's detention as 'illegal' and ordered his release, which sparked widespread condemnation in India.
Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit, who was reportedly summoned by Indian authorities over the matter, said the judicial process should be allowed to take its course.
