India Condemns Terrorist Attacks In Somalia Capital; Over 100 Killed, 300 Injured

New Delhi: India on Sunday strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Mogadishu on October 29, which claimed over claimed several innocent lives.

The Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release, “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to those injured in the twin blasts.”

At least 100 people were killed and 300 injured in two car bombs that exploded outside the Education Ministry in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu yesterday.

Police said most of the victims were civilians. Some of the wounded are in critical condition. The blasts occurred in the Zobe district.

Authorities said the al Shabaab group carried out the attack, targeting the education ministry, an intersection, and a school.

The attack occurred on a day when the president, prime minister, and other senior officials were meeting to discuss combating violent extremism, especially by al-Shabab group that often targets the capital.

The first explosion hit the ministry then the second blast occurred as ambulances arrived and people gathered to help the victims.