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Concern in RS over Indian agencies not allowed to quiz Headley

CPI-M today expressed serious concern over Indian investigating agencies not being allowed to interrogate LeT operative David Coleman Headley and sought to know what steps the government is taking into the matter. - US modifies procedures to unearth travel nexus of suspects - Headley charged with conspiracy in 26/11 attacks in US court - No police officer deputed to question Headley - Pakistan-born US nationals" visas to be cleared by New Delhi - Headley travelled to five cities in India - 'LeT placed priority on new attack in India, not Denmark' Raising the issue during Zero Hour in Rajya Sabha, party member Brinda Karat said Headley, earlier a drug smuggler, worked as an undercover agent of the US intelligence agency CIA since 1999 and the US government helped him make frequent trips to Pakistan. He even travelled to India after the Mumbai blasts. FBI was aware of Headley"s antecedents even before Mumbai blasts, she said adding, "We want to know did FBI pass on real time intelligence to Indian agencies." Karat asked why Indian investigators were denied access to Headley when FBI was allowed to interrogate Ajmal Kasab, the lone terrorist caught alive in 26/11 attacks. "Did our Prime Minister raise the issue with the US President," she asked. She also wanted to know what steps are being taken to ensure that Indian investigators question Headley at the earliest. A number of members associated with her on the issue.


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