The Home Minister, Shri Shivraj Patil has condemned yesterday’s blast near Imphal in Manipur. The following is the text of his statement:
“ I strongly condemn the bomb blast which took place near Imphal in Manipur on 16th December, 2007. I convey my sympathies to the kins of those killed and pray for speedy recovery of those injured in the incident. Such desperate acts by anti-national elements will not help them in any manner and will only isolate them further. I am confident that the State Government will take all steps to avoid recurrence of such incidents and bring the culprits to book.”