Prime Minister of India - Dr. Manmohan Singh

PM condemns the attack at a Church in Peshawar

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has condemned the suicide attack at a Church in Peshawar, Pakistan today, calling it "yet another deeply disturbing manifestation of the evil forces of terror." In a statement, he said such barbaric acts are against the tenets of every religion.
 
The Prime Minister's statement is as follows:

"The horrific suicide attack at a Church in Peshawar today is yet another deeply disturbing manifestation of the evil forces of terror. That the attack took place at a place of worship and claimed the lives of dozens of innocent worshipers makes this senseless act of violence even more tragic. Such barbaric acts are against the tenets of every religion. India condemns the terrorist attack in Peshawar in the strongest terms. We convey our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish speedy recovery to the injured."