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Terrorists left before I reached terror sites: Patil

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Posted: Nov 27, 2008 at 1514 hrs IST
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New Delhi "Before I could reach there, the terrorists who had attacked one of the hospitals, the Cama Hospital, had left and those who attacked the railway station had also left," Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said.

Patil, who briefed the Cabinet on the situation in Mumbai, was giving details to media about his visit to the city after terrorists struck there.

He said after the terrorists, who attacked Cama Hospital, ‘left’ the police chased them and killed one of them and injured another.

Patil, who condemned the attack as an act of cowardice, said the country would remain strong even as the terrorists attempt to weaken and create difficulty for the citizens.

The Home Minister had condoled the loss of lives, including top ranking police officers, in the attack and said their sacrifice would inspire the rest of the force to do their duty more resolutely.

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Why PM cancelled visit to Mumbai. by innak on 27 Nov 2008

Hey people look at this news: Our acting PM ManMohan and Undercover PM Sonia wanted to visit the spot and take grave of the situation today in the morning immediately after they heard of attack news yesterday nght and slept the night. Today they found that it is not over yet, so they feared for their lives and cancelled their visit to mumbai.

Jokers by Rudra on 27 Nov 2008

Why you people boil your blood ... dont we need comedians in serious scene ... so just take best advantage of freely available jokers and relieve your tentions.

shameful Patil!!! by kriti on 27 Nov 2008

Mr Home minister, keep your mouth shut. India is unfortunate to have you as the home minister, shameful, go to a pakistani or american resort, please donot leave your Madam and Manmohan, shameful, utter shame

A reqest to terrorist by Nirav on 27 Nov 2008

A request to terrorist ....please wait till our home minister reach at blast site.....this is unfair ....u come from so long and even dont meet our minister please dont do this things again !

YOU WERE LATE TO REACH SITE by ANAND on 27 Nov 2008

SIR , YOU WERE LATE TO REACH SITE, THEY COULD NOT AFFORD TO SPEND TIME LIKE YOU. SO FLED AWAY.

Do you have any pride Shivraj? by G Sundar on 27 Nov 2008

Shame on you Shivraj Patil. Stop talking like a five year old and tender your resignation if you have any sign of pride left. Mr. Prime Minister time to act is now. Weed out your worthless ministers and enact suitable laws to combat this terror.

kinder garden politicians by kum on 27 Nov 2008

These politicians are speaking out of their mind and testing common man's patience. Do not be taken back when they say, " we do not know how they came to India". They are irresponsible but they speak big on making false promises.May be this is right time to teach this puppet govt a big lesson.

Our Home Minister by Ramaswamy on 27 Nov 2008

Its a shame that we have such people as home ministers. What is he trying to prove still in that position? If a nanogram of feeling is there in this person he should simply quit the post - elections or no elections. The next man may be a double fool ;yet this man must go now. At least let us get some one who is good before the camera

home minister by srinath on 27 Nov 2008

WHAT A BOLD HOME MINISTER. HE WANTS THE TERRORISTS TO WAIT FOR HIM AND GARLAND THEM.

Accept moral responsibility by M.M.NAAZIM on 27 Nov 2008

SIR , THIS IS THE MOST IRRESPONSIBLE , CRAZIEST , STUPIDEST , SHAMEFUL, COMMENT BY MR.PATIL .I HAVE NO WORDS TO COMMENT .WE HAVE LOST SOME EFFICIENT OFFICERS AND THIS MAN SAYS HE COULD NOT MEET THE TERRORISTS. . MR. PATIL , PLS ACCEPT THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE FAILED IN YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AND RESIGN IMMEDIATELY

great job done by nikhil gupta on 27 Nov 2008

Bravo !!!!Mr patil great job...I think terrorist know how powerful u r ..thats y they left...And to remind you...u did not change ur suit today...I request you to please "shut up" and dont speak in front of media.Last time u told that they(terrorist didnt tell you where they will attack))what abt this time?U are suited for post of home minister of gandhi's only and plz supply them with potatos,onions etc and wear saree like ur madam..Total intelligence failure.people are loosing lives just coz of ur soft policy.To Mr arjun singh-plz declare reservation for terrorists in IITS AND IIMSTo mrs sonia gandhi-ITS time for action and reaction and not meetings

Joker by suren on 27 Nov 2008

He is a joker!!!

Terrorist are sincerel for their work, unlike by Prasoon on 27 Nov 2008

It was there official work. They did it and 'LEFT'. Patil was late because it would have taken some time to decide which dress to wear to visit attacked site.

NOT SURPRISING AT ALL by B. SRIDHAR on 27 Nov 2008

That MR.PATIL will never resign and as of now we should be happy that Mr. Patil will be Home Minister only for thenext few months. It is a shame on the part of the minister to offer such comments and degrade the office he holds. We fail to understand that in the last four and a half years whether he got to learn what is the role, duty and responsibility of the office of Home Minsiter of India. Does he understand tht his ineptiturde is costing our country the image abroad. Instead of commenting strongly let us be happy that his guy is having only a few months in office.

Mr Patil for bollywood! by Ajay on 27 Nov 2008

I think it is time for Mr. Patil to move to Bollywood. He need not go back to delhi. We should all start a campaign 'Patil for Bollywood'. Desh ka kitna marega sambha?

sivaraj patil comments by indian on 27 Nov 2008

Mr Patilyou commented it as a cowardly act but actually you are a coward in not taking any action

Vastra Purush by V G Chopade on 27 Nov 2008

I think they should have waited for this impeccably dressed man of india .The great 'vastra purush' who speaks english as if he is speaking marathi and gives trivial details of unnecessary use to press while it asks for action on their part.India of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is ashamed of having such Vastra Purush at helm of Home ministry.

MR. FOOL by INDIAN WITH A SENSE on 27 Nov 2008

THIS MAN MR. PATIL IS OUT OFF IS SENSES. WHAT IS WAITING FOR? HE IS SAYING THAT MR. TERRORIST DID NOT WAIT FOR HIM. THEY LEFT THE PLACE BEFORE MEETING HIM. MY ADCIE FOR MR. PATIL IS IF YOU ARE NOT FIT FOR THE JOB , PLEASE QUIT. MAKE WAY FOR SOME EFFICENT ANDSMART CANDIDATES TO BE HOME MISNITER. YOU DONT KNOW HWO TO COMMUNICATE. GOOD LUCK. YOUR SUIT LOOKS GOOD.

The terrorists will not wait for you to catch them by akanksha on 27 Nov 2008

request to our h'nable home minister : As per the media, the terrorists are still there at Taj, Oberoi and Nariman Hosue. So, please please PLEASE go there, and meet them, and try to negotiate with them.. (If possible, do not come back ALIVE!!)

Home Minister of .....? by Santosh Pai R on 27 Nov 2008

Hi.... He went to shake hands with them and say Hello ! Salute to our Honourable Home Minister ...the most inefficient one we have seen in the years...he has only one mission.."Home Minister of Sonia Gandhi"...the country and its citizens are his least worries....Wishing him the best....!

Wwho is Coward??? by Rajan Sharma on 27 Nov 2008

Mr. Patil, I would prefer calling you coward, not the terrorists. Everytime, you start blaming Pakistan. Are you a amn or a Hijda? Someone enters your house with the terror motives, executes well, and you start giving the statements. Do you understand the meaning of being a Home Minister of a country over a billion population? you are one of the disgusting politicians we have and you should not only be sacked, but punished for your failures.

accept ur failure by kirit shah on 27 Nov 2008

what is the message of saying terrorist left before i reached there. u had no role to kill them or capture them. it is the ats or nsg who had to do that. ur intelligence seems tohave failed miserably nad u have no humbleness to accept ur failure. so is with the pm.

Terrorists and Honourable Home Minister by D. Bhattacharjya on 27 Nov 2008

Dear Mr Minister, sorry to hear that you missed them (terrorists) at both locations. Anyways, you have the chance to meet them at Taj, Oberoi or at Nariman House!!!We expect responsible comment from leaders. If a commoner makes a mistake it is a mere mistake, but if a leader makes a mistake then it is a blunder for the nation, just to remind you.

TERRORIST DO NOT WAIT FOR MINISTER TO INAGURATION by PTB on 27 Nov 2008

WHAT MINISTER WANTS TERRORIST TO WAIT FOR THE MINISTER TO COME AND GREET ? ITS TOTAL INTLLIGENCE FAILURE ON THE PART OF RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES.

expecting a cowardly act by amba on 27 Nov 2008

hey ..patil theone and only best thing that u can do for indians is to resign from the post of home minister and go and work as a hotel cheff or somethin like that. then terrorist will help u to go to the hell...

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