US, Saudi Arabia condemn terror attack in Kashmir

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US, Saudi Arabia condemn terror attack in Kashmir

The suicide bomber targeted an Indian police convoy.

By Web Report

Published: Fri 15 Feb 2019, 11:06 AM

Last updated: Fri 15 Feb 2019, 10:36 PM

The United States condemned the Kashmir terror attack that took place on Thursday in "the strongest terms", and called on "all countries...to deny safe haven and support for terrorists".

US Department of State: US condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack today on an Indian CRPF convoy in the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. We extend our deepest condolences to the victims & their families, & wish a speedy recovery to those injured.#PulwamaAttack (1/3) pic.twitter.com/tzeCbZzEsE
- ANI (@ANI) February 14, 2019

Saudi Arabia also expressed its horror and condemned the bombings that targetted the Indian police convoy in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Other reactions and condemnations from around the world have been pouring in for the fallen victims.

Australia condemns the heinous terrorist attack on an Indian police convoy in Jammu and Kashmir. We convey our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and all those injured. Our thoughts are with my friend Prime Minister @narendramodi and the Indian people.
- Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) February 15, 2019

Deeply saddened by the news of the horrific terrorist attack in Kashmir. Bhutan strongly condemns terrorist attack of any nature. Our prayers are with the grieved family and we are following the situation closely.
- PM Bhutan (@PMBhutan) February 14, 2019

JUST IN: President Putin of Russia writes condolence message to Indian President and Prime Minister after the Pulwama terror attack on CRPF in Kashmir today. Putin calls for punishment for perpetrators and sponsors of the terrorist attack. pic.twitter.com/VLbAKq17iV
- Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) February 14, 2019

I strongly condemn the deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir today killing at least 40 people. We send our thoughts and prayers to those affected. The Maldives will continue to work with India and the international community to combat terrorism in our region and the world at large.
- Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (@ibusolih) February 14, 2019

In the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir since militancy erupted in 1989, a suicide bomber on Thursday rammed his SUV packed with explosives into a CRPF bus on the Srinagar-Jammu highway in Pulwama district, killing at least 45 troopers and leaving the security established stunned.