US announced $5 million for information on 26/11 perpetrators
The United States of America has announced a $5 million reward for any information that may lead to the arrest or conviction of any individual who committed, conspired, aided or abetted the 2008 Mumbai attack (the 26/11 perpetrators).
The Trump administration announced this major reward on the 10th anniversary of the terror attack. In this attack, 10 Pakistan-based LeT terrorists went on a shooting rampage in India’s financial hub, killing 166 people, including six Americans.
This news came less than a fortnight after US Vice President Mike Pence had a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Singapore. In this meeting, he is believed to himself have raised the issue and rued that even 10 years after the Mumbai attack, the 26/11 perpetrators have not been brought to justice.
State Department’s Reward for Justice (RFJ) program on Monday said it is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual who committed, conspired to commit, or aided or abetted the execution of the 2008 Mumbai attack.
It said, “The United States is committed to working with our international partners to identify and bring to justice those responsible for the 2008 Mumbai attack.”
Today’s announcement marks the third RFJ reward offer seeking information on the 26/11 perpetrators of the Mumbai attack of 2008.
The State Department said that anyone with information on this incident can contact the Rewards for Justice office via the website, e-mail (info@rewardsforjustice.net), phone (800-877-3927 in North America) or mail (Rewards for Justice, Washington, D.C., 20520-0303, USA).
Individuals may also contact the Regional Security Officer at the nearest US embassy or consulate. It said, “All information will be kept strictly confidential.”
The US, in its war against terrorism, is hellbent on catching the 26/11 perpetrators. Even after 10 years, the urge for vengeance still rages on. Will they ever be caught?
