No place for such barbarism in our region: PM Modi on Sri Lanka serial blasts

New Delhi : Condemning the serial blasts in Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said such act in a region nearby India will not be tolerated. 

PM Modi, in a telephonic conversation with his Sri Lankan counterpart, condemned the pre-planned barbaric acts.

"Terming them as cold-blooded and pre-planned barbaric acts, he pointed out that these attacks were another grim reminder of the most serious challenge posed to entire humanity by terrorism in our region and the entire world," the government said in a statement.

"The prime minister renewed the offer of all possible help and assistance to Sri Lanka...," it added.

"Strongly condemn the horrific blasts in Sri Lanka. There is no place for such barbarism in our region. India stands in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka. My thoughts are with the bereaved families and prayers with the injured," tweeted Modi.

According to a report by The Times of India, Indian Authorities were in constant touch with the Sri Lankan officials sharing the intelligence input over the attack.

Indian officials suspect the involvement of Sri Lankan Thawheed Jamaat. Sri Lanka has made no official announcement over the identity of the bomber.