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US denounces Pulwama attack, calls on Pakistan to immediately end 'support' and 'safe haven' to terror groups

The US State Department said in a statement that it was resolutely committed to working with the Indian government to combat terrorism in all its forms.

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Security personnel examine the debris after a suicide blast in Lethpora in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, February 14, 2019. (Reuters photo)
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The US on Friday strongly condemned the terror attack by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Kashmir's Pulwama district and called on Pakistan to immediately end "support" and "safe haven" to all terror groups.

In one of the deadliest terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir's three decades of militancy, a Jaish suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a CRPF bus in Pulwama district, killing at least 37 personnel and leaving many critically wounded.

Condemning the terror strike, the White House asked Pakistan to immediately end "support" and "safe haven" to all terror groups.

"The United States calls on Pakistan to end immediately the support and safe haven provided to all terrorist groups operating on its soil, whose only goal is to sow chaos, violence, and terror in the region," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in a late night statement on Thursday.

"This attack only strengthens our resolve to bolster counterterrorism cooperation and coordination between the United States and India," she said in a strongly-worded statement issued by the White House. 

In a separate statement, the US State Department said that it was resolutely committed to working with the Indian government to combat terrorism in all its forms. 

"The US condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack today on an Indian Central Reserve Police Force convoy in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, State Department Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino said and extend his deepest condolences to the deceased paramilitary personnel and their families.

The UN designated, Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Muhammad has claimed responsibility for this heinous act. We call on all countries to uphold their responsibilities pursuant to UN Security Council resolutions to deny safe haven and support for terrorists, Palladino said. 

(With PTI inputs) 

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