Medvedev sends condolences message over India terror attacks

Source: Xinhua | 11-28-2008 09:15

MOSCOW, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday sent a message of condolences to Indian leaders over a series of terrorist attacks in the city of Mumbai, the presidential press service said.

"The monstrous crimes of terrorists in Mumbai arouse our wrath, indignation and unconditional condemnation," Medvedev said in a message to the his Indian counterpart Pratibha Patil and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

"The inhuman terrorist attacks on hospitals, hotels and other public places aimed at killing civilians, taking and murdering hostages are crimes directed against the foundation of civilized society," he said.

Russia supports the decisive actions the Indian government has taken to curb terrorist actions and those criminals should be severely punished, Medvedev added.

Teams of gunmen stormed luxury hotels, a popular restaurant, a crowded train station and a Jewish center in Mumbai since Wednesday night, killing at least 101 people.

The gunmen also held Westerners hostage in coordinated attacks on India's commercial center. Dozens of people were still trapped or held captive Thursday, according to media reports.

Editor:Zhang Pengfei