India condemns horrific Moscow attacks, assures support

New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI) India Monday condemned the
tragic and horrific attacks in Moscow, with Indian Prime
Minister Manmohan Singh writing to Russian President Dmitry
Medvedev assuring support in combating the forces of violence
and terrorism.
"It is with great anguish that I have learnt of the
bomb blasts in Moscow, which have led to the loss of so many
innocent lives. This is most tragic and horrific act of
violence," Singh said in a letter to the Russian leader.
It further said "at this difficult hour, our thought
are with you, the people of Russia and the families and
friends of the victims of this terrible tragedy. On behalf of
the government and people of India, I convey our deepest
condolences.
"I wish to assure you that India stands united with
Russia in combating the forces of violence and terrorism."
Condoling the loss of lives in the twin suicide
attacks, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said "India
condemns these horrendous attacks and my sympathies go out to
those who have been killed and who have suffered in this
attack."
Two suicide bombers attacked Moscow's busy subway
system during the morning rush hour killing at least 37 people
and injuring over 30 others near the Kremlin and the Federal
Security Service headquarters.
In a statement, the Indian External Affairs Ministry
said the government strongly condemns the bomb blasts and
reiterated its conviction that only collective efforts by the
international community can combat the scourge of terrorism
that the world is facing today.
The Government hopes that the perpetrators of these
senseless attacks will be brought to justice, it said. PTI