Putin Sends Sympathies to Indian President After Deadly Kashmir Blast
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday sent his condolences to the Indian counterpart, Ram Nath Kovind, after a deadly bomb blast in the Indian-run part of the disputed Kashmir region
MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 15th February, 2019) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday sent his condolences to the Indian counterpart, Ram Nath Kovind, after a deadly bomb blast in the Indian-run part of the disputed Kashmir region.
The bomb hit a paramilitary convoy earlier in the day, killing 40 troops. A Pakistani Islamist group, Jaish-e Mohammad, has claimed the attack.
"Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of Indian law enforcement personnel in a terrorist attack in the state of Jammu and Kashmir," Putin said in a message published on his website.
The president also expressed sympathies to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying those behind this crime must be brought to justice, and called for closer anti-terror cooperation.