| The minister said on a TV talk show that he had done this after Ghazi made a written promise to him “guaranteeing his good behaviour”. However, Ghazi denied this, saying he had never been indicted in a terrorism case. |
Religious Affairs Minister Ejazul Haq has admitted that he made personal efforts to get Maulana Abdul Rashid Ghazi, deputy administrator of Lal Masjid, bail in cases of terrorism, Online reports. The minister said on a TV talk show that he had done this after Ghazi made a written promise to him “guaranteeing his good behaviour”. However, Ghazi denied this, saying he had never been indicted in a terrorism case.
DT Monitor adds: Haq told Geo TV that Lal Masjid was showing no flexibility in talks with the government, and if these talks failed, an operation would be launched against the mosque. He added the action of Jamia Hafsa students had hurt the image of madrassas. |