President of India Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Turkey

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has expressed his anguish and deep concern over the deadly terrorist attack in the Turkish capital, Ankara on a rally calling for peace which has resulted in the death of several people and injury to many others. Condemning the blasts, the President has said that the world must remain united in its resolve to fight against all forms of terror and violence. He said that India stands by the Government and people of Turkey in this difficult hour. He has conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased and prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured.

This Press Release issued at 1330 hrs.