Terrorists should be punished, says PM

With the US announcement of a $10 million bounty for 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said those unleashing terrorism against India should be punished.

Asked if he is likely to take up the matter with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari during his India visit, Singh said: “All those who are engaged in terrorist acts against our country should be brought to book.”

The prime minister was speaking on the sidelines of a function here.

India hopes the US announcement will put pressure on Pakistan to take action against the Laskhar-e-Taiba founder.