Indian Home Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram said the Indian intelligence did not receive any warning, before the blast in Mumbai. This condition indicates the Government of India, there was no readiness to face terrorists.
"Whoever planned this attack, really worked hard to hide," Chidambaram said as quoted by the Associated Press, Thursday (14/07/2011).
Chidambaram claimed the police were trying hard to find groups that are considered responsible for this attack. But the statement did not make the citizens feel safe and questioned the performance of the security forces, after a similar attack that occurred in the year 2008.
"After the attacks in 2008 and the media exposure of the guarantee, we make sure the situation is completely safe. But evidence of similar incidents happening again and again vulnerable citizens in Mumbai," said resident Anita Ramaswami.
Until now I have no claim of responsibility for the bomb attacks and the Government of India refused to speculate who was behind the attacks.
"We will not look for scapegoats. The government will continue to search for the perpetrators of this attack. We will not draw a conclusion quickly," said Chidambaram.
After the 2008 Mumbai attacks, Indian officials claimed to strive to create security in the country. But it seems with this attack, the Government of India has not tried hard enough.
Condolences Indonesia
This attack upon the Government of Indonesia expressed the attitude of the government strongly condemns these acts of terrorism. This information was conveyed by Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa in the Foreign Office in Jakarta, today.
"Kitaingin convey deep condolences to the people and Government of India for the occurrence of this calamity. We belief the Government of India will be able to overcome the current challenges and ensure that perpetrators of terrorist acts that could account for his actions," said Secretary of State.
In addition, the foreign minister said the attacks in Mumbai are also reminded that terrorism is a real threat and required cooperation among countries to eradicate terrorism.