"I think it is justice done long time the nation wanted. Finally the man who had entered our country and killed so many innocent people has been hanged. I am glad the President refused clemency and finally he was hanged this morning," Abdullah said.
He was here for BCCI meeting.
"I am sure many of those whose relatives had died, they must be at ease today. I think our justice system is such that it takes time, but the justice is finally done. You should be happy. He was given all the opportunities and justice was finally done," the minister added.
On the fate of 2001 Parliament attack case convict Afzal Guru, he said the demand is with the President. It will take some time.
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