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Australia to probe Haneef case bungling

Melbourne: Australia on Thursday ordered a judicial inquiry into the bungled case of Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef, wrongly accused of involvement in the failed U.K. terror plot, saying there was a need to restore the “public confidence” in the country’s counter-terrorism measures.

The former New South Wales State Supreme Court judge, John Clarke, would probe the matter and hand over his report by September 30, Attorney-General Robert McClelland said.

The former Federal Immigration Minister, Kevin Andrews, who had faced much flak for revoking Dr. Haneef’s visa even after the case against him collapsed, said he was ready to cooperate but defended his action, saying he will make “no apology” for his role. — PTI

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