Home Ministry seeks report

Bangalore: The union government has sought a report from the Karnataka government on the serial blasts in Bangalore that left two people dead and several injured on Friday. The bombs fitted with timer devices went off in a space of about 45 minutes in different areas of the city. Home Minister Shivraj Patil condemned the blasts in the IT hub, promising all help to the state government in tracking down the perpetrators. "I strongly condemn today's blasts in Bangalore. I convey my sympathies to the affected families and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured," Patil said in a statement. "The ministry is in close touch with the Karnataka government. Such incidents will not deter the government from pursuing its policy of dealing with anti-national elements in a resolute manner." Minister of State for Home Shakeel Ahmad... [read full story]