Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on August 25 said that the government was committed to "overcome the conspiracy targeted to disrupt the life in the city".

Reacting to the blasts that rocked the city on August 25 afternoon claiming several lives, Shinde in a statement said that "the blasts are designed to disturb the economic activities of this financial capital which is also a tourist attraction".

"We will not spare anybody responsible for this heinous act. The guilty will be brought to book. The state machinery is fully geared for this purpose. I am confident that the citizens of this brave city will co- operate at this hour of need," said.

"I appeal to all of you not to get panicky. All are requested to co-operate with the authorities and to extend them support in their work. I also request you not to succumb to false rumours. It will lead to unnecessary chaos. We are committed to be transparent in giving necessary information to the citizens," he added.

PTI