Chidambaram to Visit USA with Evidence documents on Mumbai terror

New Delhi Jan 4 : As part of efforts to Increase international pressure on Pakistan's lies, Home Minister P Chidambaram will travel to the US next week with evidence about involvement of Pakistan-based terrorists in the Mumbai attacks.

Speaking to the press he said "I will be going to the US next week. The dates are being finalised,"

Asked about his agenda, he said the Ministry of External Affairs has prepared documents on evidence relating to Mumbai attacks and he would discuss them with his interlocutors in Washington. Details are being finalised, Chidambaram said.

The Home Minister is expected to meet US Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and possibly Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. A meeting with members of transition team of President-elect Barack Obama is also likely.

Chidambaram's discussions with American leaders could cover a broad ambit including the steps taken by the Bush Administration in the aftermath of 9/11 attacks after a lot of critical self appraisal.