India condemns attack on Shah-e-Cherag shrine in Iran
On Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) strongly condemned the terror attack at the Shah-e-Cherag shrine in Shiraz, Iran.
According to Al Jazeera, at least two children were killed in the attack on the Shah Cheragh Shrine in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz.
"We express our heartfelt condolences to the victims' families and the people of Iran," MEA Official Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted alongside the official statement.
India strongly condemns the terror attack at the Shah-e-Cherag shrine in Shiraz, Iran. We extend our deep condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Iran.https://t.co/JaJFHxXOYM pic.twitter.com/8G9re742gj
— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) October 29, 2022
"India strongly condemns the terrorist attack on Shiraz's Shah-e-Cherag shrine. We express our heartfelt condolences to the victims' families and the Iranian people "According to the official statement,
"This heinous attack is another reminder that terrorism continues to pose one of the biggest and most critical threats to international peace and security, and the need of the hour is for countries around the world to unite and combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations," the statement continued.
"This heinous attack is another reminder that terrorism continues to pose one of the biggest and most critical threats to international peace and security, and the need of the hour is for countries around the world to unite and combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations," the statement continued.
According to IRNA, at least 15 people were killed and 40 others were injured in an attack on a Shia holy shrine in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz.
The incident, which took place early Wednesday evening at the Shah Cheragh Sanctuary, was committed by three armed men who entered the shrine, so far two people have been arrested, according to the report.