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Talking tough with Pakistan, the Ministry of External Affairs in India has summoned the Pakistan High Commissioner after strong links to Pakistan in the Mumbai terror attack emerged.
"What we are emphasizing to the Pakistani government is the need to follow the evidence wherever it leads," Rice said. "I don't want to jump to any conclusions myself on this, but I do think that this is a time for complete, absolute, total transparency and cooperation and that's what we expect."
At President George W. Bush's direction, Rice is cutting short a European trip to visit India later this week. Attacks spanning three days killed more than 170 people in the Indian commercial capital Mumbai, including six Americans.
Indian leaders pointed fingers at "elements in Pakistan" although it is not yet clear where the well-planned operation originated.
"We share the grief and the anger of the Indian people but of course Americans were also killed in this attack and they were killed deliberately because they were Americans," Rice said during a news conference aboard her plane en route to London. "That makes this of special interest and concern to the United States."
Attackers chose sites representing the city's wealth and tourism, and reportedly sought out Westerners as victims. Rice will see Indian leaders in New Delhi. She does not plan to go to Mumbai.
A previously unknown Muslim group called Deccan Mujahideen – a name suggesting origins inside India - has claimed responsibility for the attacks. But Indian officials said the lone surviving gunman, now in custody, told authorities he belonged to a Pakistani militant group with links to the divided Himalayan territory of Kashmir.
India has blamed "elements" from Pakistan for the 60-hour siege during which suspected Muslim militants hit 10 sites across Mumbai.
Pakistan denied it was involved and demanded evidence.
India has repeatedly accused Pakistan of complicity in terrorist attacks on its soil, many of which it traces to militant groups fighting Indian rule in Kashmir. The U.S. has tried to persuade Pakistan to shift its security focus from India, with which it has fought three wars, to Islamic militants along the Afghan border.
Rice said Pakistan's U.S-backed civilian president, Asif Ali Zardari, has pledged to improve relations.
Zardari replaced President Pervez Musharraf earlier this year and has established polite but distanced relations with Washington. Musharraf was a military man and a Bush administration ally against terrorism, but that closeness cost him support at home.
"It's a difficult task for this new Pakistani government," Rice said, referring to the way Islamabad will respond to the attacks next door. "They know this is a time to step up to the task."
Rice spoke Sunday with President-elect Barack Obama, their third conversation about India in as many days.
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It is good to hear the words of Ms.Rice. But, I think all this flurry of activities will end up in some diplomatic jingoism and when the atmosphere cools down, there will be no real action. See the response from the Pakistani government!!! They have already refused to hand-over the terrorists to India. US will not act, because they need Pakistan as an ally for their fight in Afghanistan. India should take Israel as an active partner in action for demolishing the terror camps in Pak territory, because of five reasons.1. They have the best intelligence network in the world. 2. They have the maximum experience in fighting terrorism.3. Once they launch their action, they go ahead with the single minded resolve to finish the job, unmindful of any external pressure from any part of the world.4. Once Israel gets involved, it will ensure that the western powers, particularly USA and Britain also participate in the action. 5. Israel also wants to avenge the death of their people in the Nariman House. We need not worry much about the Islamic Nations. They are not going to help anyway. Otherwise, there will be no action at all. This is not to belittle India's capability in field, but Israeli involvement will strengthen India's position and reduce external pressure to avoid any direct action.
Let nobody be fooled into believing that Rice is coming to India to express solidarity with India or to aid in investigations or put pressure on Pak to reign in militants. She is coming precisely to put pressure on India not to take any action against Pak, as for them security of Americans in Afganistan and control over it is the only objective and not concern for Indian lives lost. India should firmly tell Bush 'enough is enough' and not bow down to American pressure..
India should directly aim to the terrorist camp that has been supported by the pak government and it should not ask to UN or American government becoz the terrorist who have attacked in mumbai havent asked UN or america for dowing there activities here in mumbai
Paksitan Will say to India and US LPC.We are just foolish.We are going day by day in US hands and latter they will use US against China.Only we will loss.We will become the dump yard of US weapons.We are Stupid.Pakistan is going away from US camp day by day and I think no nation should let US come to them.There military industries will fuel the tension whihc only we could loose.Paksitan currently have nothing to loose.Even they could be get more united if we put our forces on the border as they could redraw there forces from West Border.Rice is coming to just saying shut up to our govt on this.
If its Indias 9/11 then India should do what America did to Afganistan after Americas 9/11-Carpet Bomb this rogue country which can not produce anything exept terrorists. It is high time India should attack Pakistan and get back not only its pride but POK as well.Pakistan and Bangladesh maps should be wiped off the worlds map.
Be ealistic.Occupied is the region where there could be army.We not Paksitan have 700,000 army in kashmir valley [not on border].We don't have courage to let Kashmiris decide there way where they wants to join.We know we can only get votes from some parts of jammu region only.We are just afraid.
Who is kidding whom? The ISI is controlled by the army which also controls the govt. Thus Pakistan is essentially a rogue terrorist state and the only way it would come round is to start terrorism on its territory by Govt. of India by forming an ISI-type agency. OR let the US entrust the task of destroying Pak's nuclear weapons to the brave Israelis who will do the job with a lightning strike.--Danesh Patel
It's appalling and deeply disappointing that this so-called secular state ignores the scourge of Hindu terrorists (re: Malegaon and Samjhauta Express) and the fact that a SERVING INDIAN ARMY OFFICER, a former IB officer, played a central role. Yet Pakistan is singled out as having 'rogue army officers' that the State cannot control. Even if it is true, the difference is that Pakistan has been aware of the threats it faces for the past few years and has been doing as much as it can. It's not an easy task. India, on the other hand, with an emotionality that belies its bloated self-image, has a failed intelligence apparatus that refuses to investigate its own homegrown issues. It's an ignorance that will manifest itself in even greater tragedies in the future. The sooner Indians shed their blatant emotionality--regardless of these particular attacks, but in light of attacks that have taken plae in the past--the better.
Before accusing Indians of being ignorant of hindu militantism,Pakistanis and other supporters of Pakistan in India should realise that they are surviving by begging the Arab Nations and US for economic help without which this country will not even be able to afford its street electricity.India has problems but Pakistan has far more problems that is a headache for the whole world.India has always been a peaceful country.Has pakistan ever told the whole world how it treats the minority community in their country.Pakistan is a country of lies,of killers and of uneducated insane people who cannot differentiate between right and wrong.I salute my great country India.
What is the use of summoning Pak Envoy. Will he agree to the proofs shown. No way, like Pak Media and Indian Muslims, they will say that these attack were Orchestered by Indians to save Sadhvi. We had enough of all the diplomacy. The only solution is we destroy the camps once for all. It is really shame as to why we have to ask anybody. India is a big Country, we have every right to defend ourselves. My dear Pakis if you want to know about the real Islam, please listen to Mrs Wafa Sultan of Syria. Jai Hind!!!!!!!
This is work of all groups in Pak, civilian government, ISI and pak army and Lashkar all together jointly doing, and at the same time isolating themselves and they don't want to take responsibility, so indian gov. shouldn't believe Jardari or some tom dick and harry's words. If any proofs of Pak citizen or terrorist, its indian gov. responsibility to protect their citizens. India shouldn't think that terrorist groups in pak but no involvement of civilian gov. Their ploy is india should succumb to Laskhar and isi pressuure, and india has to beg pak's civiliar gov. to offer whole kashmir and paks gov is the mediator? what a such foolish plan. If Congress is ruling party their ploy may work. unfortuanately every 5 years party will change in india. so they cant fool entire india and world. I thiink for this type of micky mouse games, one day Pak is going to become burial ground only because of their religious fantacism and their puppet to China and saudi arabia.
the photo of the 1 terrorist arrested in mumbai clearly shows he is wearing a hindu wristband so you indians should think before you talk.
Yes we have seen.I know who have get benefited from this incident.[only Hindu extremist].But our people are very foolish.They believe on the ridiculous stories of boat coming from Karachi.[like we have no navy]
The true test of Pakistan's highly publicized announcement of total co-operation with India would be if they extradite Dawood Ibhrahim to India. Their new found willingness to work with India to defeat terrorism would be instantly tested.
India needs to know who we are ouselves. If we know oursleves, then we will be able to know others. Our people have association with these elements of pakistan. And this must stop. We have terrorism in our own soil , one like the Bajadrangdal...etc. If we can root out this elements. We have done our fisrt homework. We need weeding out and cleaning. Then bring our society to norms by high security implementation, thru high tech devices and well trained officers. All lazy useless police officers with out any proper training should be layed off. Train the police officers with routine exercises and appoint them at the point of entrance and critical juncture of the city. Arm them with automatic weapons, for security sake. cosatal area must be fully guarded with speed boats at round the clock shifts. And finally pay them well. Appoint good leaders educated and young and strong. And wiht proper intelligence devices and secret services from north to south and east to west, we will see safety.
On 9/11 President Bush stood on top rubble of twin towers with his hand on the shoulder of a fireman and announced that he'll bring down those who brought these buildings down and he kept his promise. He attacked Afghanistan and Talibans are on the run. There are no other incidents of terrorism after that fateful day. What wiil Manmohan Singh do as head of a nation?
I wonder what Pakistan would have said if all terrorist died in the operation. They might easily say it's done by Indian political parties other wise local Indians.Since, one terrorist is alive, its time to nail the big heads, whoever they may be!
I was expecting stronger action from the government. This reply stuns me. Its just a soft dab. Every time something of this scale happens the MEA summons and complains and begs the Pak Officials to take action. The Pak lords upon mercy will respond, "we don't have enough evidence"... No wonder most of the foreign leaders are blaming the indian leadership. If this goes on, then we will only be at the mercy of Pak ISI and Other governements to put pressure on ISI.
I was expecting stronger action from the government. This reply stuns me. Its just a soft dab. Every time something of this scale happens the MEA summons and complains and begs the Pak Officials to take action. The Pak lords upon mercy will respond, "we don't have enough evidence"... No wonder most of the foreign leaders are blaming the indian leadership. If this goes on, then we will only be at the mercy of Pak ISI and Other governements to put pressure on ISI.
It' time for India to Hunt Dawood Ibrahim with fierce force!
Indian Goverment, Non-ruling parties, Media, Judicial System and Citizens all look like impotent. Had USA sufferred this kind of attack, Pakistan woud have got bombarded with missiles by this time. Indian People should make Goverment take strong action, not just talk.
In international relations, what quacks like a duck and walks like a duck is usually not a duck. Look at the bigger picture and ascertain who gets to benefit the most and you wil get nearer to truth.
There is no point in common country men from India and Pakistan mud slinging on each other. Terrorism or war, or even heavy rains, or earthquake, the common citizen is always affected the most. It is in the best interest of the citizens to forget the differences and think about humanity in general and channelize their energy for the cause of humanity. The politicians and terrorists will realize it sooner or later, and peace and development will prevail
Even if the Pak govt wants, least it can do to stop Lashkar doing any more nonsence. Pak govt should allow either US or Indian militarty to deal with these bastards
As a third generation South African of Sub-continental origins with family on both sides of the border i am dissapointed that this is happening. My forebearers left when there was no partition, and i regard both countries affectionately. How can India claim to be a democracy when it will not permit a plebiscite in Kashmir? Democracy is not divisible! How can Pakistan claim to be an Islamic state, when all i saw when i visited was a militaristic, Kemalistic, land-barron ruled country that seems to have been created as a shrewd way of suppressing true Islam. A curse on Jinnah, Nehru and Ghandi...for playing into the divide and rule game in partitioning the place. The only antidote to this is for both countries to commence a programme of economic intergration that will penertrate the poor masses. This is the way to undermine this kind of thing and to contain the crazies in both armies.
If Pakistan is speaking in different voices, why not help the sane voice in Pakistan? What use it would be to put them in a position where it would be difficult for them to justify their stance? It's a rare opportunity, when some from across the border, seem to earnestly want, to dismantle the whole terrorist apparatus.Let's work with them towards greater stability
Arpana, do not be fooled by Pak assertions. They will do nothing even if present Pak govt wants to. Even US will do nothing. We have to take action ourselves.
The President and Prime minister of Pakistan are spine less and have no authority over ISI chief. Still they say it is democrat pakistan president needs appointment to meet army chief??? This is the state of affair in Pakistan . A morally and FINANCAIL bankrupt country. Where are the friends of Pakistan who met inAbu Dhabi to help them financially. NOBODY NOT even there bread-datta Chian has give them unconditional single penny. Every dollor they received was attached with condition. WHAT ELSE IS BEGGING ????
We want Military Action against Pakistan , they have burned our Motherland and we have to burn that country down to Ashes thats the only solution
Pakistan does not seem to have any control over its army which is involved in their own jihadi missions in Kashmire etc. The ISI seem to have an agenda of its own, the bombing on our Indian mission in Afghanistan clearly indicated this claim. This claim was also verified by the FBI.Imagine, these rascals are killing the creation of God in his name. now how pathetic could you get?Pakistan has to dismantle Al-Qaida, Lakshar and other such groups and even we Indian's have to ban SIMI, VHP,RSS, Bajjrang dal etc. to let the normal person live their life without their interferences. You find these people in religious places.
Your words are as good as your name. The Pakistan army has ruled for more number of years than the Civilian Rule. When 'LeT', Al Qaida are illegitimate kids of Pak Army how can it be banned. Pakistan has lost all the wars and now is waging a proxy war. It is a shame that our Politicians don't give the marching orders to the Army or selective strike. Wish Sardar Patel or Subash Chander Bose were alive. One day we are sure to be blessed with a leader with an Iron Fist. Our Army does not take independent decisions, they wait for orders from the Centre. I'm confident one day Centre will wake up and decimate all these terror Camps and the perpetrators. JAI HIND!!!!!!!!!!!
Nautankee which cave in Pakistan Afganistan you keep sending messages from? Looks like you guys have good internet facility there for all Jihadis!
It is a fashion for all psudo-hindus to keep adding VHP,RSS,Bajrang dal along with SIMI and other islamic terrorists. It doesn't matter that islamic terrorist killed thousands in the last decade and millions in the past century. Sangh outfits took shape in the last decade or so as a reaction to the Islamic genocide of Hindus and ended up revenging to 0.1% of what Islamic terrorism did. swamy
Hey better keep out and stop playing pranks.
Wa jee wa.Sohnio you need ISI's protection because our army and navy can't detect the militants.
That's why bombs that say " Made in China" need to fall over training camps, ISI establishments, nuclear arsenal, air-force establishments and secret hiding house of Osama Laden. We will talk after that how you feel Nautankee. Allah hafiz.
Any involvement from States should show involvement in fight against terroism by rightfuly point out Padistan PM Zardari to hand oven the culprits residing in Pakistan and order ISI Chief to justify in front of the people from those affected countries including Singapore to believe that Pakistan is not a heaven for muslim millitants and ISI is not involved in helping these idiots. When LK Advani raised his voice above the WORLD pointing out terroism in Pakistan, America did not even listened to the truth but suffered until date and making the rest of the world to suffer also because they were deaf and dump when India raised its voice about terroism. Hope they do not repeat the same mistake. Rest of the countries do not just listen to such foolish talk like how Pakistan PM says that he is also fighting for millitants when allowing them to reside peacefully in his own country and protected by his own ISI.