NEW DELHI, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- India on Thursday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a hotel in Kenya on Tuesday which left 21 people dead.
"India strongly condemns the horrific terrorist attack in Dusit D2 Hotel and offices complex in Nairobi on Jan. 15 which caused loss of innocent lives. We stand in solidarity with Kenya at this juncture," said a statement issued by India's External Affairs Ministry.
"We express our sincere condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the people and Government of Kenya and wish early recovery to the injured," it added.
At least five militants reportedly stormed the Dusit D2 hotel and started indiscriminate firing on Tuesday.
Kenyan police said the 21 victims included 16 Kenyans, one British, one American and three unidentified persons of African descent.
