India Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack In China

New Delhi, Mar 4, IRNA – India on Monday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in China which claimed 33 lives and left 143 others injured. “The Government of India strongly condemns the terrorist attack on innocent civilians on March 1, 2014 in Kunming, China,” said Ministry of External Affairs in an official release. “We extend our condolences to the bereaved families and wish an early recovery to those who were injured. India strongly opposes terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” the release said. According to the reports, a group of 10 knife and sword-wielding attackers hailing from Xinjiang carried out the attack at crowded Kunming railway station that left 33 people dead and 143 injured. Four of the attackers were killed, while one injured woman militant was captured after the incident./end