Mumbai blasts: Centre keeping close watch

The Centre is in constant touch with Maharashtra government in the wake of the serial blasts in suburban trains.

The Centre is in constant touch with Maharashtra government in the wake of the serial blasts in suburban trains in Mumbai on Tuesday and is closely monitoring the situation in the metropolis.

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"We are closely watching the situation and gathering all information from railways and authorities in Mumbai," a senior Home Ministry official said and reiterated the Government's determination to fight terrorism.

Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil is in touch with Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh.

A series of blasts took place at Matunga, Khar, Santacruz, Jogeshwari, Borivali and Bhayendar suburban railway stations earlier on Tuesday.