Breakthrough in Mumbai blasts: Jaiswal

A major breakthrough has been achieved in the probe into the July 11 serial bomb blasts in commuter trains in Mumbai, Union Minister for State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal said here today.

"In a major breakthrough, we have understood the conspiracy behind the blasts although the accused are yet to be arrested," he told reporters at the Mana airport here.

"Many things are clear now after the investigation but it will take time to reach to the crux of the matter," he said.

Since the security forces have understood the purpose of the blasts, all steps have been taken and it will be difficult for anyone to carry out any such blasts in the country, he said.

"We are serious about the internal security challenges and besides using forces, we want to adopt other methods to deal with terrorists activities," Jaiswal said when asked about recent incidents of violence in north eastern states.

"Assam, Manipur and other north eastern states are comparatively peaceful now and people need not be worried about the stray incidents of violence there," he said.

Meanwhile, the NHRC today issued notices to the Maharashtra government and Railways seeking reports on the compensation paid to the blast victims within ten days.

The Commission, which received a complaint on the difficulties being faced by the July 11 blasts victims, sought reports from the state Chief Secretary, Chairman, Railway Board, General Manager, Western Railways and Chief Medical Officer, Western Railways.

NHRC has also asked the concerned authorities to specify what steps, if any, have been taken to ensure proper medical treatment to the injured, a Commission release said here.