Pak High Commission team rushes to blast site
Pakistan High Commission on Monday rushed a team of officials to Deewana in Paniput, about 100 kms from here, where an explosion in Indo-Pak Samjhauta Express killed 66 travellers and injured many late last night.
By PTI |
NEW DELHI: Pakistan High Commission on Monday rushed a team of officials to Deewana in Paniput, about 100 kms from here, where an explosion in Indo-Pak Samjhauta Express killed 66 travellers and injured many late last night.
The team has been sent to coordinate with officials engaged in relief and rescue operations considering that a number of Pakistani nationals are suspected to be killed in the blast.
Describing the incident as "very very sad", Pakistan's Deputy High Commissioner Afrasiab said the Mission was working closely with the Indian government. "We are in constant touch with the Ministry of External Affairs," told media here.
He said the High Commission and the MEA were coordinating with regard to information about the victims and other aspects related to the incident.
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