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RI STRONGLY CONDEMNS TERRORIST ATTACKS IN MUMBAI
Jakarta, Nov 27 (ANTARA) - Indonesia has condemned Wednesday night's terrorist attack in Mumbai, India, which left at least 100 people dead, including foreigners.
"We strongly condemn the heineous terrorist attacks. These cowardly acts have killed many innocent people, who should not be the target of terrorists," Foreign Ministry spokesman Teuku Faizasyah told ANTARA here Thursday.
He offered Indonesia's support for the Indian Government to crack down on those responsible for the brutal attack.
"And we hope the government will be able to restore security very soon," he said.
Maharashtra state police has hinted that the death toll could reach more than one hundred while reports said the attacks had injured more than 300 people after a series of explosions struck the Indian financial center of Mumbai and shootings rocked several areas across the city on Wednesday night.
The culprits were also reported to be holding foreign guests of different nationalities hostage in two five-star hotels, the Taj Mahal Palace and the Trident-Oberoi.
The Indonesian Foreign Ministry spokesman dismissed the possibility for Indonesia imposing a travel advisory on visits to India.
"We are not a country which would easily impose such advisory," he said.
"The most important thing is that we, through the Indonesian mission there, have urged Indonesians living in Mumbai to avoid doing unnecessary activities and to stay alert in any situation," Faizasyah said.
There are about 130 Indonesians living in Mumbai, most of them diplomats and their families, and other foreigners.
Indonesia, the world's largest muslim-populated country, had also been attacked by terrorists, including the Bali Bombings in 2002, in which 202 people --mostly foreign tourists-- were killed.
Yet, Indonesia has been praised for its success in fighting terrorism, by capturing the culprits.
Recently in November the Indonesia has executed three Bali bombers, namely Amrozi, Ali Gufron and Imam Samudra.
The three executed by firing squad in Nusakambangan island, Central Java.
"We strongly condemn the heineous terrorist attacks. These cowardly acts have killed many innocent people, who should not be the target of terrorists," Foreign Ministry spokesman Teuku Faizasyah told ANTARA here Thursday.
He offered Indonesia's support for the Indian Government to crack down on those responsible for the brutal attack.
"And we hope the government will be able to restore security very soon," he said.
Maharashtra state police has hinted that the death toll could reach more than one hundred while reports said the attacks had injured more than 300 people after a series of explosions struck the Indian financial center of Mumbai and shootings rocked several areas across the city on Wednesday night.
The culprits were also reported to be holding foreign guests of different nationalities hostage in two five-star hotels, the Taj Mahal Palace and the Trident-Oberoi.
The Indonesian Foreign Ministry spokesman dismissed the possibility for Indonesia imposing a travel advisory on visits to India.
"We are not a country which would easily impose such advisory," he said.
"The most important thing is that we, through the Indonesian mission there, have urged Indonesians living in Mumbai to avoid doing unnecessary activities and to stay alert in any situation," Faizasyah said.
There are about 130 Indonesians living in Mumbai, most of them diplomats and their families, and other foreigners.
Indonesia, the world's largest muslim-populated country, had also been attacked by terrorists, including the Bali Bombings in 2002, in which 202 people --mostly foreign tourists-- were killed.
Yet, Indonesia has been praised for its success in fighting terrorism, by capturing the culprits.
Recently in November the Indonesia has executed three Bali bombers, namely Amrozi, Ali Gufron and Imam Samudra.
The three executed by firing squad in Nusakambangan island, Central Java.
