Haryana cabinet condemns Samjhauta Express blasts

Chandigarh, Feb 20 (UNI) The Haryana Cabinet today passed a resolution expressing its deep shock and dismay at the 'Samjhauta Express' blasts and termed the incident ''a cowardly act of terrorism'' A two minutes silence was also observed in the cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, to pay homage to all those who lost their lives in the tragic incident.

''We severely condemn the senseless crime against innocent persons and resolve to fight and end terrorism at all levels. We express our heart-felt condolences to the families of the deceased and wish for early recovery of the injured,'' the resolution said.

''We hope that such acts of the frustrated terrorists will have no effect on the ongoing peace process between the two countries. We also hope that this incident will further strengthen the resolve of both the nations to establish everlasting peace in the sub-continent, '' it added.

UNI