Indian Bishops condemn bomb blasts in Mumbai
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India appealed to the people to face "this hour of anguish with equanimity." More than 104 deaths, with over 400 injured.
Delhi (AsiaNews) - The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) on Tuesday condemned the serial bomb blasts that shook Mumbai, killing dozens of people and injuring many who were traveling on suburban trains.
"We strongly denounce the serial bomb blasts in Mumbai which has caused so much of damage and created panic among the people," CBCI Spokesperson Fr. Babu Joseph told Indian Catholic.
Reports said at least 65 people have been killed and more than 400 injured during the seven blasts that took place during the peak evening traffic in a span of 30 minutes.
Police said the bombs went up across the suburban trains, forcing many people to run out of the trains. Panicky people ran around as train compartments were torn away by the powerful blasts, leaving a trail of death and destruction.
Condemning the bomb blasts, the CBCI Spokesperson appealed to the people to face "this hour of anguish with equanimity."
"The bomb blasts are the handiworks of anti-social elements. We should all join hands together to defeat the nefarious designs of the anti-social elements in the country," Fr. Joseph said.
Officials said in the wake of the serial blasts, Prime Minster Manmohan Singh has cut short his Kolkata trip and has returned to New Delhi.
Home Ministry sources said security has been beefed up at all vital installations in the country and paramilitary forces are on full alert.
Officials added that the Central government has assured the Maharashtra government that Mumbai will be given all the necessary help to tackle the situation.
A high alert has been sounded and security beefed up in public places, religious places of worship and markets across major cities in the country.
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