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"Under no circumstances, would these persons be allowed to enter Pakistan," Moinuddin said.

"In case they sneak into NWFP or Balochistan, they will be detained and tried according to law and rules," he stated.

"Hijacking and terrorism are not acceptable and condonable, in any form" he declared, adding, "this is highly abhorable crime condemned by the entire civilized world."

The minister wondered as to how Jaswant Singh came to know of the entry of hijackers and freed Indian prisoners into Pakistan.

He dismissed as "ridiculous" the claim by the Indian minister.ÑAPP