인도에서는 정부가 치명적인 뭄바이 테러 공격에 충분한 예방 조치를 취하지 않았다는 비난에 직면한 가운데 내무 장관이 사임했습니다.
인도의 시브라지 파틸 내무장관은 30일 사직서를 제출했으며, 후임으로 팔라니아판 치담바람 재무장관이 임명됐습니다.
인도의 만모한 싱 총리는 뉴델리에서 30일 열린 전체 정당 모임에서 정부는 자체 안보 능력을 강화하고 있다고 말했습니다. 싱 총리는 대 테러 전문 부대인 전국보안군 (National Security Guard)의 규모를 늘릴 것이라고 발표했습니다.
인도의 경제중심지 뭄바이 전역에서는 지난 26일부터 사흘동안 동시다발적인 테러가 벌어져 175명 가량이 목숨을 잃었습니다.
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India's top security official has resigned, as the government faces angry accusations that it did not do enough to prevent the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
Indian Home Minister Shivraj Patil submitted his resignation today (Sunday). He has been replaced by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told a meeting of all Indian political parties in New Delhi today that the government is strengthening its security capabilities. Mr. Singh announced that the main anti-terror force, the National Security Guard, will be increased in size. He also said measures are in place to establish a federal investigating agency.
About 175 people were killed in the three-day siege that began Wednesday with coordinated attacks across the city.
Indian commandos killed nine attackers during fierce combat at several locations.
One gunman was captured alive and identified as a Pakistani, adding to Indian accusations that Pakistan was involved in the attack. Pakistan has denied the charge.