New Delhi, Oct 17: Buoyed by US declaring Karachi-based underworld don Dawood Ibrahim as a 'specially designated global terrorist', India today again asked Pakistan to hand him over so that he can be prosecuted for various crimes. "We also appeal to other states to disallow him transit or relocation from his current residence", External Affairs Ministry spokesman told reporters welcoming the US treasury notification on Dawood. Pakistan Deputy High Comissioner Munnawar Bhatti was called to the External Affairs Ministry this morning and his attention drawn to the fact that India had repeatedly sought handing over of Dawood. Arun Singh, joint secretary in the MEA, reiterated these demands in the light of the latest developments during his meeting with the Pakistani envoy.

"We renew our demand to the government of Pakistan to hand over Dawood Ibrahim to India so that he can be prosecuted for the crimes committed by him," the spokesman said.


Dawood is one of the prime accused in the 1993 Mumbai blasts and figures in the list given to Pakistan by India seeking the handover of 20 criminals who have taken refuge in that country. Bureau Report