US deplores Hyderabad twin blasts

New Delhi, Aug 26 (UNI) The United States today condemned last evening's twin blasts in Hyderabad and termed them a ''vicious act of terrorism''.

A statement issued here by the US Embassy here said Americans have extended their sympathies to those injured and killed, and to their families and loved ones.

''Our thoughts are with the people of Hyderabad and all of India at this sad time,'' it said. ''We have been in contact with the government of India to share the condolences of the American people to offer assistance in our shared fight against those who commit terror.'' At least 42 people were killed and several others injured in two powerful blasts, one at a Lumbini Park, another at popular eatery joint Gokul Chat Bhandar at Sultan Bazar within a gap of 30 minutes yesterday.

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