India condemns Iran's terrorist attack as 'savage'

Indian Foreign Minister SM Krishna has condemned the terrorist attack, which killed at least 41 people in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan.

In a letter to his Iranian counterpart Manouchehr Mottaki, the Indian official condemned the attack in the strongest terms, calling it 'savage', IRNA reported on Monday.

"We strongly condemn this savage act, which once again shows that a form of collective action from all countries is required to counter terrorism," the letter said.

The Indian Foreign Minister then extended his condolences to the Iranian government and nation.

On October 18, at least 41 people including top commanders of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) were killed in an explosion during a unity conference between Sunni and Shia tribal leaders in the borderline city of Pishin.

The Pakistan-based Jundallah terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the bomb blast.

This is not the first time that the group has conducted a deadly attack in the country.

In late May, the group led by Abdolmalek Rigi took responsibility for a bombing in a mosque in the Sistan-Balouchestan province, which left at least 25 prayer goers killed and several others injured.

Iran has called on Pakistan to help the country in tracking down and bringing to justice the terrorists behind the attack.

Iran has also vowed a 'crushing response' to the terrorists, asserting that the criminals behind the deadly attack would be soon punished.

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