Political interference in Haneef's case Civil libertarians in Australia on Saturday said any inquiry into the bungled prosecution of Indian doctor Mohammed Haneef, who was cleared off terrorism charges, should focus squarely on the actions of the Attorney General and the Immigration Minister.
Warm welcome awaits Haneef After twenty five days of stigma, distress and agony, family gears up to accord a warm welcome to Haneef, who is returning to Bangalore on Sunday.
Former chief minister of Goa Manohar Parikkar (fourth from Left) along with a delegation of MLAs from Goa speak to media after meeting President Pratibha Patil, at the Rashtrapati
Bhavan in New Delhi on Saturday. PTI
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