US 'hopes' Pak would bring 26/11 perpetrators to justice

Washington, Sep.12 (ANI): The United States has said that it 'hopes' Pakistan would bring the Mumbai terror attacks perpetrators to book.

"We would hope that the Pakistani authorities will continue their investigation and bring the perpetrators of the attacks to justice," The News quoted US Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs P J Crowley, as saying.

Commenting on the military offensive in the Swat and Malakand Divisions, Crowley said the Pakistan Government should pay more attention towards fighting the extremists and urged the people of the region to maintain patience during the operation.

"It is a serious and successful effort which boost the sense of protection among the people and they are now more determined," he highlighted. (ANI)