MUMBAI, India — The gunman captured in last month's Mumbai attacks says in his confession to police he originally intended to seize hostages and call the media to make demands.

In a confession statement obtained by The Associated Press, Mohammed Ajmal Kasab says he and his partner, who attacked the city's main train station, had planned a rooftop standoff. But they couldn't find access to a roof.

The two killed dozens of people inside the station, but it's unclear if they ever held hostages.

Kasab also says the attacks were originally set for Sept. 27. He doesn't say why they were delayed.

Last month's attacks across India's financial capital left 164 people plus nine gunmen dead.