American Muslims of Indian Origin Condemn Mumbai Blasts

Press Release

FARMINGTON, MICHIGAN , USA —The American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin (AFMI) condemned the deadly  bomb blasts in Mumbai which have killed twenty one and injured more than one hundred people, according to latest media reports.

“We condemn this despicable and dastardly act. Our hearts and prayers go out for the victims and their families,” said Mr.Ashfaq Quraishi, president of the American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin.

“We urge the Indian government to take all necessary action to apprehend the perpetrators of this heinous act and bring them to justice promptly. At the same time we ask the government to not to target any specific community or indulge in any discriminatory activities.”

“We also appeal to to citizens of the great city of  Mumbai to maintain peace and calm and not to succumb to the machinations of divisive forces,” he added.
The American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin, is a North American based grassroots organization, dedicated to socio-economic and educational development of Muslims and other underprivileged masses in India.

THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSLIMS OF INDIAN ORIGIN

Contact: AFMI, 29008, West Eight Mile Road, Farmington MI 48336 , USA
Tel: 248-442-2364; Fax: 248-476-8926 Email: afmi11@aol.com; / www.afmi.org.

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