India stands with Egypt: PM Modi condemns mosque attack

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned a "barbaric" terror attack on a mosque in Egypt, that claimed the lives of atleast 235, and over 100 injured.

"Strongly condemn the barbaric terrorist attack on a place of worship in Egypt. Our deep condolences at the loss of innocent lives. India resolutely supports the fight against all forms of terrorism and stands with the people as well as Government of Egypt," PM Modi tweeted.



The

ministry of external affairs

also released a statement denouncing the "heinous act of terrorism," even as it highlighted the "need to develop a global strategy to fight this menace."



The attack, the deadliest ever in Egypt, took place in its restive North Sinai region, when heavily-armed terrorists launched a bomb and gun attack on the al-Rowda mosque during Friday prayers, media has reported.