India admits 'lapses' over Mumbai attacks

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India's new home minister has admitted that there were security lapses in last week's militant attacks on Mumbai, reports BBC.
Palaniappan Chidambaram said the lapses were being "looked into" and their "causes would be addressed soon".
Officials have now revised the death toll - they say 172 people died, including nine gunmen, in the attack on multiple targets in the city.
India has blamed Pakistan-based militants for the attacks. Islamabad denies any role.
The Indian government has faced growing criticism at home over its handling of the attacks.
The source of the attacks was clearly linked to organisations which have in the past been identified as behind terrorist attacks in India
Mr Chidambaram took over as home minister Monday after his predecessor Shivraj Patil was forced to quit amid media and opposition criticism that he was taking a "soft approach on terror".
"I would be less than truthful if I said there were no lapses," Mr Chidambaram told reporters in Mumbai.
"These are being looked into. We will address the causes that led to the lapses."
Mr Chidambaram refused to give any details of the investigation into the attacks.
"Work is under way. A lot of evidence has been gathered. Many aspects are being checked... and when the full picture is drawn up I expect to be able to make a statement in parliament," he said.
When asked about the possible involvement of Pakistan's spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence, Mr Chidambaram said: "There is ample evidence to show the source of the attacks was clearly linked to organisations which have in the past been identified as behind terrorist attacks in India,"
A soldier at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station on 4 Dec 2008