CERAS CONDEMNS THE FIRE BOMBING OF SAMJHOUTA EXPRESS
On February 18, 2007, 67 people were killed and 50 others were injured when bombs exploded in a train from Delhi to Lahore. We, in CERAS, strongly condemn this bloodshed and offer our sympathies to the family members of the victims.
The train “Samjouta Express” has come to symbolize friendship and peace between the people of India and Pakistan. Importantly, it has also allowed interaction between the citizens of the two countries at the grass-roots level. By bombing “Samjouta Express”, the terrorists, undeniably, wanted to disrupt this process and sow hatred and discord. However, the reaction of the people of India and Pakistan and their governments has been exemplary. There was no finger pointing at each other; and more importantly both the Governments of India and Pakistan have become resolute in their attempt to proceed with the peace process. We, in CERAS, support the efforts of both the Governments.