France, Japan condemn Pathankot terrorist attack

New Delhi: France and Japan have condemned the terrorist attack on the Air Force station in Pathankot, saying that terrorism cannot be justified for any reason.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Vikas Swarup shared this information on his official Twitter handle.

“French Press release on #PathankotAttack ‘ France condemns attack on Indian military base; stands alongside India in fight against terrorism’,” he tweeted.

“‘We condemn the terrorist attack. Terrorism cannot be justified for any reason. Japan expresses solidarity with gov & people of India’,” he said in another tweet.

Meanwhile, the combing operations are still underway at the Indian Air Force base in Pathankot.

The operation against the terrorists at the air base entered its fourth day today as security forces continue to carry out combing operations to smoke out any remaining terrorist.

Six terrorists have been neutralised so far in the combing operation. —ANI