India on Monday strongly condemned the attack on the Pakistani side of the Wagah border, calling terrorism an 'evil scourge'.
"India strongly condemns the dastardly terrorist attack against innocent civilians, mercilessly targeted by terrorists yesterday evening (November 2) at Wagah in Pakistan," said a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
"There is no grievance or political goal so great, as to justify such a cowardly act. We believe that only the firmest and most comprehensive action against all terror groups without any distinction is the only way to defeat this evil scourge," the statement added.
India also added that it hoped the families of the victims get the courage to deal with the loss due to the attack.
"Our prayers will remain with the families of the victims, who we hope will be granted the courage and fortitude to overcome this irreparable loss that they have just suffered," the statement said.
Over 55 people, including three security personnel, were killed and nearly 200 others got injured on Sunday when a suicide attacker detonated a powerful bomb at Wagah in Pakistan, just after the flag-lowering ceremony at the border crossing.
According to reports, the al-Qaeda affiliated group Jandullah has claimed responsibility for the attack.
