Manmohan Singh condemns terror attack in Kabul

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Sapparo: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday strongly condemned the "dastardly" terror attack on the Indian Embassy in Kabul and asserted that New Delhi would continue its endeavour to rebuild war-torn Afghanistan with a "renewed commitment".

Singh spoke to President Hamid Karzai and conveyed to him that India would stand with Afghanistan in fight against terrorism.

"I am horrified to know of the death of our personnel in the dastardly terrorist attack on our Embassy in Kabul," he told journalists accompanying him to attend the G-8 Summit.

He said the loss of precious Indian and Afghan lives must be condemned in the strongest terms possible.

"We have lost Indians who were helping their Afghan brothers to rebuild their lives and country. That endeavour must continue with renewed commitment," Singh said.

"Those responsible, directly or indirectly, for this terrorist attack and for making this possible are no better than the worst criminals," he said.

The Prime Minister offered his "deep condolences" to the next of kin of the victims and those who have suffered grievous injuries.

"India is with the families of those bereaved today. We will do all that we can to help them bear their loss and grief. This is our pledge," Singh said.