SA religious organisations condemn terror attack in Delhi

SOUTH AFRICAN religious organisations have condemned the deadly terrorist attack in India’s capital city.

- TASCHICA PILLAY

POLICE officers stand near the charred remains of vehicles at the site of a car blast near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi, India.

(IANS)

The incident occurred on Monday evening when a Haryana-registered car parked near Gate No.1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi exploded, killing several people and injuring more than 20.

The Indian Union Cabinet declared it a terrorist attack, saying in a resolution: “The country has witnessed a heinous terror incident, perpetrated by anti-national forces, through a car explosion”.

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad of South Africa condemned the bomb blast and urged the international community to speak out against such heinous acts of terror.

“We call upon peace-loving citizens to stand together in solidarity to light a lamp daily at 6pm to honour the innocent lives that were destroyed,” said the Vishwa Hindu Parishad SA.