India condemns bomb attack targeting Pakistani envoy [Tuesday, August 15, 2006- 9.30 GMT]

INDIA: India Monday condemned a bomb attack in Colombo targeting Pakistan's top envoy to Sri Lanka which killed seven people including four of his bodyguards. "The government of India has all along strongly condemned all incidents of terrorist violence and this incident is no exception," Indian foreign ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna told reporters here.

"We deplore the targeting of a diplomatic convoy by terrorist elements and we hope such ... attacks will not be repeated," Sarna added.

Pakistani High Commissioner (ambassador) Bashir Wali Mohamed was returning from a flag-raising ceremony for Pakistan's Independence Day when he was attacked near President Mahinda Rajapaksa's official residence, police said.

Sri Lankan Media Minister Anura Yapa blamed the incident on the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) which has been held responsible for a string of attacks in the country.

AFP

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Last Updated Date: August 15, 2006 -9.30 GMT