PM vows to bring to justice 26/11 perpetrators

NEW DELHI - Saluting the “courage, unity and resolve” of Mumbaikars, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pledged on the second anniversary of the 26/11 attacks Friday to redouble efforts to “bring the perpetrators of this crime against humanity to justice”.

Two years ago this day, Mumbai was subjected to a brutal terrorist attack that claimed the lives of hundreds of innocent people. The nation joins the bereaved families in remembering and mourning those who perished in this barbaric attack,” Manmohan Singh said in statement.

“We salute the courage, unity and resolve of ordinary Mumbaikars and the brave and selfless actions of our men in uniform during the attack. It is this spirit and strength of character of the Indian people that will defeat such forces that seek to threaten our social fabric and way of life,” he added.

Stating that India would never succumb to the designs of its enemies, he said: “We pledge to redouble our efforts to bring the perpetrators of this crime against humanity to justice.”