Malaysia's Anwar condemns Bodh Gaya attacks

Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has condemned the recent terror attacks at the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya while reminding Muslims that Islam forbade acts of violence against any place of worship.
"The recent attacks on Buddhism's holiest shrine in Bodh Gaya are despicable acts of terror and sacrilege which must be condemned by all. The culprits must be brought to account to face the full force of the law," Anwar said in a statement.
"Whatever may be the reasons for these attacks, it is to be stressed that Islam forbids such acts of violence and enjoins all parties to resort to peaceful means to resolve differences," online Malaysia Chronicle quoted him as saying.

Terrorists had attacked the world-renowned Mahabodhi temple and surrounding pilgrim spots in Bodh Gaya in Bihar on July 7, setting off nine blasts.
The blasts left two persons injured.
While no group has owned responsibility, the home-grown Indian Mujahideen (IM) has once again emerged as the main suspect.
There are also fears that the bombings could be revenge for the attacks on Rohingya Muslims in Buddhist-majority Myanmar.