New Delhi: India on May 13 condemned the terrorist attack in Chechnya and said it was yet another reminder to the international community that it must step up collective efforts to eradicate terrorism wherever it existed.

"We express our solidarity with the Russian government in its efforts directed towards tackling the problems of terrorism, fundamentalism and extremism in Chechnya, which have international links," External Affairs Ministry spokesman said in a statement.

He said, "We commend the resolve of the Russian government in not allowing these forces to disrupt the process of restoring constitutional order and normalcy on the basis of the Constitutional referendum vote held in Chechnya on March 23."

The attack in Znamenskoye on May 12 resulting in a large number of casualties "is yet another reminder to the international community that it must step up collective efforts to eradicate terrorism wherever it exists", he said, adding "We convey our condolences to the members of the bereaved families."

PTI