Pakistani president condemns blast in Samjhota Express

Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf Monday expressed profound grief and shock over the tragic loss of lives in the bomb blast that occurred on the Pakistan-bound train 'Samjhota Express' near Panipat, India.

Musharraf condoled with the bereaved families and expressed the hope that the Indian government would take all necessary measures to bring the culprits of this heinous crime to justice, according to a report by the official APP news agency.

He underscored the need for the leadership of Pakistan and India to move forward undeterred in the quest for dispute resolution and lasting peace in the region.

He said "We will not allow elements which want to sabotage the ongoing peace process and succeed in their nefarious designs."

The APP quoted Musharraf as saying that such wanton acts of terrorism would only serve to further strengthen the resolve to attain the mutually desired objective of sustainable peace between the two countries.

Source: Xinhua