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India condemns blasts in Lahore, denies hand
New Delhi, March 13, 2010
India today unequivocally condemned the series of bomb blasts in Lahore yesterday in which scores of people, including innocent civilians, were killed and many more, among them and children, were injured but strongly denied it had a hand in the attacks. "Our condolences go out to the families of those killed by these acts of terrorism," a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said. It said that, at the same time, the Government was deeply disappointed by statements emanating from Pakistan alleging an Indian hand in yesterday's attacks in Lahore and other terrorist acts and disturbances elsewhere in Pakistan. "We categorically reject, once again, the allegations of India’s involvement in such acts or activities. Government has reiterated on several occasions, and at the highest level, that India has no interest in destabilizing Pakistan," the statement said. "It is unfortunate that by repeating such unfounded and unsubstantiated allegations, officials in responsible positions in the Government of Pakistan put a strain on our bilateral relationship, instead of concentrating on dismantling the infrastructure of terrorism directed against India and adversely impacting on Pakistan itself," it added. NNN
