Terror has no place in our countries: Indian delegation in US on Colorado attack
Members of the Indian all-party delegation visiting the United States to brief officials on Operation Sindoor condemned the targeted terrorist attack in Colorado, where a man threw firebombs at a Jewish gathering, injuring at least six people.The delegation affirmed that "terror has no place in our countries", said Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who is heading the delegation."Members of the Indian MPs' delegation learned with concern about the terror attack in Boulder, Colorado today. We are relieved there was no loss of life. We all share Secretary of State Marco Rubio's view that 'terror has no place' in our countries," he tweeted.
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