India News | India Condemns Terror Attack on Hotel in Somalia

New Delhi, Aug 20 (PTI) India on Saturday strongly condemned the terror attack on a luxury hotel in the Somalian capital Mogadishu that reportedly killed at least 12 people.

According to reports, al-Shabab militants carried out the attack on Friday.

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"India strongly condemns the attack on Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu and expresses heartfelt condolences to the victims & families of this cowardly act of terrorism," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted.

"India stands with the Government and people of Somalia in their fight against terrorism," Bagchi said.

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