26/11 Mumbai Attacks: Victims Seek $688 Mn From Pak-Based Accused

WASHINGTON: Nine American and Israeli victims of the 2008 Mumbai attacks have demanded a compensation of $688 million from the Pakistan-based perpetrators of the terror assault, including JuD chief Hafiz Saeed.

The 26/11 Mumbai attacks were among the worst India has ever seen.

In a re-submission before a New York court on 30 and 31 October, the nine victims of the Mumbai attacks –- from the US and Israel –- argued for a "trial by jury" and "default judgement" against Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD)/Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

They also argued for a "trial by jury" and "default judgement" against JuD chief Hafiz Saeed, LeT commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, Sajid Majid, Azam Cheema and two other Pakistani nationals Major Iqbal and Major Sameer Ali.

According to their attorney, the request for "trial by jury", "default judgement" and a "$688 million compensation" was filed before the Eastern District Court of New York after 1 November, 2013, court summons were duly served to JuD/LeT and other defendants in Pakistan to which they did not respond.

The compensation have been sought by the family members of seven persons who were brutally killed by LeT terrorists and two others who were injured.

The 26/11 American and Israeli victims had first filed their case on 19 November, 2010.

They had also sought action against ISI and its chief, but the court ruled that out after the US State Department told the court that they enjoyed diplomatic immunity as they were a part of a foreign government.

According to court papers, LeT, its leaders and other defendants were served with court summons and complaints.
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