Wednesday, October 19 2005 15:37 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

New Delhi: Strongly condemning Tuesday's (Oct 18, 2005) terrorist attack in Srinagar that left a Minister and three others dead, the United States (US) today said there was no justification for the murder of innocent people to pursue a political cause.

"This attack was particularly cruel, given the magnitude of human suffering caused by the October eight earthquake and the massive ongoing relief and reconstruction efforts," the US Embassy said in a statement here.

"There is no justification for the murder of innocent people to pursue a political cause," it said.

"The US strongly condemns the October 18 terrorist attack in Srinagar that resulted in the death of J&K Minister of State for Education Ghulam Nabi Lone and two security officers. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims," it said.