Delhi bombing act of senseless violence: Australia
September 7th, 2011 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANSNew Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Describing the bombing outside the Delhi High Court as “an act of senseless violence,” Australia Wednesday underlined its full support to India in combating terrorism.
“This act of senseless violence, directed at one of the institutions of government, appears to have been planned to cause a high number of casualties among the general public,” Australian Prime Minister Julian Gillard’s office said in a statement.
“We extend our sympathy and concern to the government and people of India at this time. Our thoughts are with the families of the innocent people who have been killed, and with those injured by the blast,” said the statement.
“The Indian government and people have Australia’s full support as they continue to combat terrorism,” said the statement issued soon after the blast that claimed 11 lives and injured 76.
- Delhi blast: World rallies to India's support (Roundup) - Sep 07, 2011
- Mumbai terror: World leaders rally in solidarity (Roundup) - Jul 14, 2011
- Deal firmly with terrorists, says CPI-M - Dec 08, 2010
- NATO secretary general condemns Mumbai attacks - Jul 15, 2011
- Delhi blast: Japan hopes India will overcome quickly - Sep 07, 2011
- 11 killed, 91 injured as terror returns to Delhi - Sep 08, 2011
- India presses Pakistan for speedy 26/11 justice, says enough evidence - Nov 26, 2011
- International community strongly condemns Moscow terror attack - Jan 25, 2011
- Mumbai blasts: Israel says resilience will prevail - Jul 14, 2011
- UNSC condemns Delhi attack; vows to combat terror - Sep 08, 2011
- Delhi blast a heinous attack: Sarkozy - Sep 07, 2011
- India condemns 'senseless' violence in Norway - Jul 24, 2011
- Canada stands by India, says terrorism is 'alive and active' - Jul 14, 2011
- Come in the open and fight: Anna Hazare challenges terror groups - Sep 07, 2011
- PM writes to Medvedev, condemns Moscow blasts (Lead) - Mar 29, 2010
Tags: australia, australian prime minister, casualties, combating terrorism, delhi bombing, delhi high court, gillard, India, indian government, institutions, julian, New Delhi, senseless violence, sympathy