Mumbai: President Pratibha Patil today visited the J J Hospital, where several victims of the terror attack are under treatment.

Patil conveyed her condolences to the victims and said the incident was "an act of terrorism committed by those who have no respect for human life."

In an official statement, Patil said the armed and trained terrorists deliberately targeted innocent lives to cause panic, to disrupt normalcy, to inflict damage and to hamper the progress of the country.

"The brave men of the defence forces, the security personnel of NSG and Maharashtra Police who fought valiantly against the terrorists and those among them who lost their lives in the line of duty deserve the nation s gratitude," the statement said.

The President is likely to hold a meeting with state officials at the Raj Bhavan tomorrow after which she is likely to visit the residence of ATS chief Hemant Karkare and encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar, who were among those police officials shot dead by militants on Wednesday night.
Source : PTI