US expresses shock at Samjhauta Express tragedy

New Delhi, Feb 19: The United States today expressed shock at the Samjhauta Express explosions in which nearly 66 people were killed last night, describing it a ''deliberate act of terrorism,'' and expressed the resolve to defeat the scourge.

A statement issued by the US embassy here, said the US government was ''shocked and deeply saddened'' by the tragic loss of life caused by a ''deliberate act of terrorism'' early this morning on the Samjhauta Express linking Delhi and Lahore.

''We extend our sincere condolences to the victims of the criminal act and their families,'' the statement said.

Such acts could only strengthen the resolve of all well-intentioned people to defeat terror and achieve peace, the statement added.

UNI