India asks Bangla to co-operate in tackling terror

NEW DELHI: In the backdrop of reports that a Hyderabad blasts suspect has been held in Dhaka, India on Tuesday asked Bangladesh to co-operate in tackling terrorism emanating from there.

Side-stepping questions about the reported arrest of Mohd Sharifuddin in Dhaka, external affairs minister Pranab Mukherjee said Bangladesh has been told about terrorists operating in its territory.

He was responding when asked whether India has taken up with Bangladesh the issue of reported arrest of Sharifuddin, who is suspected to have played a key role in the August 25 Hyderabad blasts.