New Delhi: Congress on Tuesday downplayed the
statement of US Ambassador Timothy J Roemer that no decision
has been taken to provide India direct access to 26/11 accused
David Headley, saying the issue of access will arise only
after sentencing.
"It is not fair to comment on the statement of the
Ambassador. The issue (of access) will arise only after the
sentencing is complete and he enters plea bargain..." party
spokesman Abhishek Singhvi told reporters here.
American Ambassador Timothy J Roemer earlier said in
a statement that no decision to provide Indian investigators
direct access to Pakistani-American David Headley, who has
confessed to plotting the Mumbai attacks, has been made.
Singhvi said, "I do not think the Ambassador has said
anything with finality on the issue..."
The spokesman said the government of India was moving
ahead with its investigations and will take all necessary
steps for its progress.
PTI
