The Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has sent a message of sympathy and condolence to the Prime Minister of the Government of India through the Indian High Commissioner based in Suva condemning the attacks in Mumbai.

Bainimarama said the attacks in Mumbai by teams of heavily armed terrorists was senseless adding that the people of Fiji stood by all other peace loving nations showing continues support during this time of tragedy.

Bainimarama said resorting to violence and the killing of innocent people in the pursuit of political ends can never be justified.

The Mumbai attacks began on Wednesday when gunmen armed with automatic weapons and grenades opened fire indiscriminately on crowds at a major railway station, two hotels, a Jewish centre, hospital and a cafe frequented by foreigners.

Around 370 people have been injured since Wednesday, while the death toll is expected to rise as more bodies are discovered.