The Union Home Minister, Shri Shivraj Patil has condemned today’s blasts in Delhi. Following is the text of his statement.
“ I strongly condemn today’s blasts in Delhi. I convey my condolences to the kin of the deceased and pray for speedy recovery of the injured. The fact that the blasts took place in crowded markets on a Saturday indicates the evil intention of the culprits to cause maximum casualties and damage.
Anti-national elements have been trying to disturb peace and create panic among the people in various parts of the country. The Government will continue to deal firmly with such elements. I am confident that security agencies will soon be able to get to the bottom of these incidents and the culprits will be brought to book.
Let us on this occasion deal with the situation with confidence and maintain peace and tranquility and defeat the nefarious design of the culprits.”