The hanging of Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab, who was the lone survivor of militant group responsible for Mumbai attacks in 2008, may put in balance fate of Indian national Sarabjit Singh, undergoing detention in Pakistan prison.

New Delhi, Nov 22/National Turk: The execution of Kasab, five days before 4th anniversary of Mumbai attacks, has come as a big relief to Indian citizens but there is also a worry in a section of society that it may endanger live of Sarabjit Singh, who is undergoing imprisonment in Pakistan.

Sarabjit was arrested for his alleged involvement in a string of bombings in Pakistani cities in 1990 and has been awarded death sentence by Pakistani court.

According to media reports, there is an apprehension that the fresh mercy petition of Sarabjit might be rejected by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari amid calls from hawkish elements in the country to hang him.

“Kasab’s hanging has certainly put a big question mark on whether Sarabjit Singh, an Indian death row prisoner in Pakistan, would be allowed to return home,” reports said.
However, government sources in Indian capital were hopeful that Pakistan would not link Kasab’s case with that of Sarabjit.

“We don’t know what is in store for Sarabjit. We have to wait and watch to see how Kasab’s hanging will get embroiled in domestic politics of Pakistan,’’ they said.

India claims that Sarabjit is a victim of mistaken identity and be released. However, Pakistan courts have upheld his death sentence and his fate lies with Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari.

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Faiz Ahmad / NationalTurk India News

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