US condemns double suicide bomb attack outside Pak shrine |
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Islamabad, Apr 4ANI: The United States has condemned the double suicide bomb attack outside a shrine in Pakistan's Punjab province, which killed at least 41 people on Sunday. The bombers struck outside the shrine of Sufi saint Ahmed Sultan, popularly known as Sakhi Sarwar, in Dera Ghazi Khan district. Hundreds of worshippers had gathered at the shrine for a religious ceremony when the attacks took place. "Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the victims. No one is safe from the fanatic hatred of terrorists. They target political leaders, devout pilgrims, and school children. Nothing can justify their slaughter of innocents," the Daily Times quoted a statement issued by the US Embassy in Islamabad, as saying. "The United States expresses solidarity with the people and government of Pakistan in their struggle for a peaceful and prosperous country," it added. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the suicide bombings, claiming it as a revenge for the government offensive against militants. "Our men carried out these attacks and we will carry out more in retaliation for government operations against our people in the northwest," Taliban spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan said. ANI Posted by aniin on Tuesday Apr 05 reply Comments |
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