UNSC, world leaders condemn terror strike in Mumbai

United Nations, Jul 14 (PTI) UN Security Council and
world leaders have strongly condemned the Mumbai serial blasts
that killed 21 people and injured 141, saying terror acts are
"criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation."
UN chief Ban Ki-moon joined countries across the world
including the US, Russia, the UK, France, the UAE and Pakistan
in condemning the terror strike in India's commercial hub.
"The members of the Security Council reaffirmed that
terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one
of the most serious threats to international peace and
security, and that any acts of terrorism are criminal and
unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation," said a
statement read out by Peter Wittig, Germany's ambassador to
the UN and current Council president.
The council expressed its deep sympathy and sincere
condolences to the victims of these "heinous acts" and to
their families, and to the people and Government of India.
A statement from the office of the UN chief said: "The
Secretary-General (Ban) condemns the attacks that have killed
and injured many in Mumbai.
"No cause or grievance can justify indiscriminate
violence against civilians. The Secretary-General expresses
his solidarity with the Government and people of India, and
extends his sincere condolences to the families of the
victims," it added.
In Washington, US President Barack Obama condemned as
"outrageous" the attacks in Mumbai and offered support to
bring the perpetrators of the "terrible crimes to justice".
"I strongly condemn the outrageous attacks in Mumbai,"
Obama said in a statement.