Indian Ambassador to Israel JP Singh: Hand Over Saeed, Lakhvi, Mir
In a direct and unequivocal message to Islamabad, India has called on Pakistan to hand over the masterminds of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Indian Ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, stated that the return of Hafiz Saeed, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, and Sajid Mir is the “simplest way” for Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and prove sincerity in fighting terrorism.
Operation Sindoor Marks India’s New Offensive Doctrine
Speaking during a diplomatic interaction in Israel, Singh underscored the recent Indian military campaign — Operation Sindoor — as a turning point in India’s counter-terrorism strategy. He described the operation as a “pause, not a full stop,” and affirmed India’s readiness to act again if provoked.
“We have set a new normal and the new normal is that we will follow an offensive strategy. Wherever terrorists are, we have to kill those terrorists and we have to destroy their terrorist infrastructure,” Singh asserted.
The remarks reflect a firm continuation of India’s doctrine of proactive retaliation, with Singh making it clear that safe havens for terrorists in Pakistan will not be tolerated indefinitely.
India Cites Indus Water Treaty as Lever Against Terror
Ambassador Singh also defended India’s recent move to suspend provisions of the Indus Water Treaty. He emphasized that the treaty was built on goodwill and cooperation — both of which, he argued, have been undermined by Pakistan’s repeated tolerance and support for terrorist activities.
“Over the past so many years, what we have seen — we were allowing water to flow and what was Pakistan doing? They were allowing terror,” he said. The message was clear: India no longer intends to honor goodwill gestures while its citizens are targeted by cross-border terrorism.
Citing U.S. Extradition, Singh Demands Pakistan Follow Suit
JP Singh also referenced the recent extradition of Tahawwur Rana from the United States to India, highlighting it as a benchmark for international cooperation in terrorism cases. He questioned Pakistan’s refusal to act on long-standing international arrest warrants for 26/11 planners.
“When the US can hand over these culprits, why can’t Pakistan hand over? They have to simply hand over Hafeez Saeed, Lakhvi, Sajid Mir and things will be over,” Singh stated.
His comments indicate a hardened diplomatic posture, where the return of these individuals is not just a counter-terror demand, but a litmus test for Pakistan’s credibility on global platforms.
