No decision yet on 26/11 terrorists' bodies

Mumbai, Nov 6 (PTI) The Maharashtra government on Friday
said it is not in a position to take decision over disposal of
the bodies of nine Pakistan-based Lashker-e-Taiba (LeT)
terrorists killed during 26/11 Mumbai attack.

"The matter is sub judice and we cannot take any decision
on disposal of the bodies," Additional Chief Secretary (Home)
Chandra Iyengar told PTI in the western city.
The bodies are lying in J J Hospital mortuary, since they
were brought there for autopsy, for almost a year after Muslim
organisations here decided that cemeteries in the metropolis
will not open its doors for the last rites of these militants.
Maharashtra Home Minister Jayant Patil had earlier said
that Pakistan had agreed to accept the bodies of four of the
nine terrorists. However, Pakistan refuted his claim.
Meanwhile, a senior official said the bodies may be
needed for evidence during the ongoing 26/11 trial and as
such, no decision could be taken on their disposal. PTI SSG
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