Patil condemns blasts

New Delhi, Jul 25 (UNI) Condemning the serial blasts in Bangalore, Home Minister Shivraj Patil today said such incidents would not deter the government to deal with anti-national elements in a resolute manner.

In a statement here, Mr Patil said, ''I strongly condemn today's blasts in Bangalore. I convey my sympathies to the affected families and pray for speedy recovery of those injured in the blasts.'' Pointing out that the Union Home Ministry is in close touch with the Karnataka Government, he said such incidents will not deter the Government from pursuing its policy of dealing with anti-national elements in a resolute manner.

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