PM appreciates ICJ’s decision to not acquit, release Jadhav; says Pakistan will proceed as per law
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday appreciated the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) decision "not to acquit, release and return" Kulbhushan Jadhav — a serving commander of the Indian Navy associated with Indian spy agency Research and Analysis Wing — a day after the court announced its verdict in the case.
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In its verdict, the ICJ ruled that Jadhav be allowed consular access immediately and asked Pakistan to ensure “effective review and reconsideration of his conviction and sentences”.
In a post shared on Twitter, Prime Minister Imran said: "Appreciate ICJ’s decision not to acquit, release & return Commander Kulbhushan Jadhav to India."
"He is guilty of crimes against the people of Pakistan. Pakistan shall proceed further as per law," the premier added.
Earlier, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also welcomed the ICJ's verdict.
In a post shared on Twitter, Modi congratulated the ICJ for the verdict, adding: "Truth and justice have prevailed."
"I am sure Kulbhushan Jadhav will get justice," he said.