Mumbai attacks trial in limbo

THE trial of the sole surviving gunman from the Mumbai attacks was adjourned yesterday to give the prosecution more time torespond to his dramatic confession that he took part in the carnage.

Judge ML Tahaliyani said prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam had until today to prepare his response, after Pakistani national Mohammed Ajmal Kasab’s shock admission that he was one of the 10extremist gunmen.

“If his plea is to be accepted, then what should be the next stage? Does his plea cover all the charges levelled against him?” the judge told Nikam.