NEW DELHI, Jan 5 (Reuters) - India's government said that it had handed over evidence on the Mumbai attacks to Pakistan on Monday, and it expected a prompt investigation.

"The material is linked to elements in Pakistan. It is our expectation that the Government of Pakistan will promptly undertake further investigations," the foreign ministry said in a statement. (Reporting by Simon Denyer; Editing by Alistair Scrutton) (alistair.scrutton@thomsonreuters.com; +91 11 4178 1000; Reuters Messaging: alistair.scrutton.reuters.com@reuters.net))

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