Two-member panel to probe 26/11 Mumbai strikes

NAGPUR: Maharashtra Government on Tuesday announced the appointment of a two-member high level panel headed by former Nagaland Governor R D Pradhan to probe the November 26 terror strikes in Mumbai.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan today made this announcement in the state Legislative Assembly here.

Former IPS officer V Bhalchandra will be the other member of the panel, which has been asked to submit its report in two months.

Bhalchandra will enjoy the status of Minister of State.