NEW DELHI, Dec 15: India on Monday condemned an attempt to assassinate President Pervez Musharraf, and said the incident highlighted the need to eliminate terrorism.

“The government of India condemns the terrorist blast in Rawalpindi yesterday soon after the convoy of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf had passed by,” an Indian foreign ministry spokesman told reporters.

“The incident has underscored once again the need for eliminating terrorism in a comprehensive manner from everywhere.”

A bridge blew up in Rawalpindi, a minute and a half after Musharraf’s motorcade crossed over it on Sunday. No one was injured and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.—AFP