Australia likely to deport Haneef

Under fire over its handling of the case of Mohd Haneef, charged with supporting a terror group, and the crumbling evidence against him, the Australian Government is planning to deport the Indian doctor to contain adverse political fallout at home. Australian newspapers quoting unnamed government sources said a number of senior political figures wanted the case “shut down” before more damage is done.

The reports on deportation came against the backdrop of Australian Federal Police’s admission that the SIM card that was the basis of Haneef’s arrest was not found inside the blazing Jeep that rammed into Glasgow airport.