(UNI) Russia President Vladimir Putin has condemned the terror attack at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir and asserted that “perpetrators and sponsors” of this attack should be punished.
In a condolence message to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Russian President said, “Please accept my sincere condolences” for the attack and said “we strongly condemn this brutal crime”.
“I would like to confirm the readiness for further strengthening of counter terrorism operation with our Indian partners,” he said.
“Russia shares the grief of the friendly people of India and hopes for the speedy recovery of the injured,” Mr Putin wrote.
Israeli envoy to India, Ron Malka in a twitter missive condemned the terror attack Pulwama and said his country “stands by Indian friends during this difficult hour”.
“We send our deepest condolences to the CPRF and their families, the people of India and the Indian government following the terrible,” he wrote.
