Presidential Palace, Kabul – H.E. Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is disturbed and condemns the terrorist attack In a mosque in the city of Malegaon, India, killing at least 37 people and injuring more then 125 people.

In his reaction to the news the President said, “This terrorist act in A holy site is shocking and despicable and is against humanity. It is Aimed at killing innocent civilians, and I condemn it in the strongest terms.” “Afghans have suffered at the hand of terrorists for many years and understand the pain and suffering that terrorism causes. My thoughts are with the families of the victims and those injured.”

The President on behalf of the people of Afghanistan extends his deepest sympathies to the victims of this attack, and to the Government and people of the brotherly nation of India.

Released by the Office of the Spokesman to the President Islamic Republic of Afghanistan