India condemns the terrorist attack at Wagah in Pakistan
"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," India's external affairs ministry said in a statement.
"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," India said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed sorrow over the attack earlier.
The death toll in the blast near the Wagah border in Pakistan on Sunday crossed 60, said reports on Monday, even as the responsibility of the suicide attack was claimed by two outfits- Jundullah and TTP-affiliated Jamaat-ul-Ahrar.
About 110 people were also injured in the attack in which several children and women also died, according to media reports.
The blast occurred after the flag- lowering ceremony at the Indo-Pak land border crossing, reports said. The suicide bomber chose to strike at the Wagah border crossing between Pakistan and India known for the famous ritual flag-lowering ceremony.
Pakistan's Punjab state Home Minister, Colonel (Retd) Shuja Khanzada said the suicide attacker went through four check posts before detonating the explosives.
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