President Mukherjee urges global community to eradicate terrorism

Urging global community to eradicate terrorism, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said there can be no justification for terrorism under any circumstances, adding that the international community must work together.

"Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the families of the victims who succumbed to the grievous injuries suffered by Westminster terrorist violence. The news of the appalling acts of violence against innocent civilians that took place in London yesterday has been received in India with shock and sadness," President Mukherjee expressed pity in a message to Queen Elizabeth II.

The President said India is confident that citizens of the United Kingdom would not allow their way of life to be affected by those who attempt to undermine democracy and the values of free, open and pluralistic societies.

President Mukherjee expressed deepest condolences at the tragic loss of life in Thursday's incidents and conveyed his sincere wishes for the full and speedy recovery of the injured.