Islamabad: US are ready to provide any assistance to Pakistan to track down the perpetrators behind the “senseless” terrorist attack at Wagah Border. The attack had left 65 persons dead.
Condemning the horrific suicide attack as a “senseless terrorist act”, Ambassador Richard Olson on Monday said it demonstrates terrorists’ blatant disregard for life.
“US remains steadfast in its commitment to the people of Pakistan in their efforts to counter terrorism, uphold the rule of law, and build a peaceful future for themselves and their children,” Olson said in a statement.
“US supports Pakistan’s efforts to bring all those involved in planning and executing this attack to justice and stand ready to provide any appropriate assistance to authorities investigating this tragic attack,” he added.
Offering condolences to the victims, he said, “On behalf of the American people, I extend my heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims as well as to the Government and people of Pakistan.”
At least 65 people were killed and nearly 200 injured when a suicide attacker detonated a powerful bomb at Wagah in Pakistan on Sunday, minutes after the popular flag-lowering ceremony at the main Indo-Pak land border crossing.Â
India strongly condemned the suicide bombing at Wagah border in Pakistan, calling it a “dastardly terrorist attack terrorist attack against innocent civiliansâ€.
Calling for stern action the External Affairs Ministry said, “There is no grievance or political goal so great as to justify such a cowardly act. We believe that only the firmest and most comprehensive action against all terror groups without any distinction is the only way to defeat this evil scourge.”
The Ministry also said India’s “prayers will remain with the families of the victims, who we hope will be granted the courage and fortitude to overcome this irreparable loss that they have just suffered.”