Sheikh Hasina condemns Delhi Red Fort blast, blames Pakistan-based terror networks for destabilising region

Sheikh Hasina condemns Delhi Red Fort Blast

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, who is currently residing in Delhi after fleeing her country, has condemned the November 10 Red Fort blast that claimed eight lives and injured more than 20 people.

In her statement, the former Bangladesh Prime Minister said that the appalling terrorist attack in New Delhi is unacceptable under any circumstances. “There is no place for extremist terrorism in the modern world. These extremist terrorist groups strike at the very foundations of a secular, humane, and welfare-oriented state," she added.

She also stated that terrorist groups rooted in Pakistan have expanded their networks across several countries, including Bangladesh, and are carrying out attacks in India to destabilise regional peace and security.

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"These terrorist groups, rooted in Pakistan, have infiltrated networks across countries, including Bangladesh, and are carrying out attacks in India to undermine regional peace and stability," read a statement issued by Hasina, which was posted on the Awami League's social media platform.

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“We must resist these terrorists and preserve South Asian peace and stability by building bonds between peoples. The Bangladesh Awami League gives its full support to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in this principled struggle against terrorism," she added.

Expressing deep sorrow and grief over the incident, Sheikh Hasina extended her condolences to the families of the victims. She said, “We firmly believe there is no place, and no forgiveness, for such heinous crimes against humanity in today’s civilised world.”

“Wherever the roots of terrorism lie, they must be eradicated completely. Those who support these terrorist groups in Bangladesh or elsewhere are enemies of humanity, and we strongly denounce them as well,” she added.