The White House warned Pakistan on Saturday of "repercussions" in its relationship with the U.S. if it did not act to detain convicted terrorist Hafiz Saeed.

Saeed is accused of planning a deadly 2008 attack in Mumbai, India, that killed American citizens.

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"Saeed’s release, after Pakistan’s failure to prosecute or charge him, sends a deeply troubling message about Pakistan’s commitment to combatting international terrorism and belies Pakistani claims that it will not provide sanctuary for terrorists on its soil," the White House said in a statement Saturday.

President Trump "expects decisive action" against terrorism by Pakistan, it said.

Saeed, who the U.S. Treasury Department named a "specially designated global terrorist," was freed from house arrest on Friday.

Both the U.S. and India have held Saeed responsible for the 2008 attacks, which killed 166 people, including six American citizens.

"If Pakistan does not take action to lawfully detain Saeed and charge him for his crimes, its inaction will have repercussions for bilateral relations and for Pakistan’s global reputation," the White House statement said.