July 6, 2014
King Hamad condemns terrorist blast
Crown Prince stresses zero tolerance towards terrorism
King Hamad Bin Eisa Al Khalifa has condemned the terror blast which left one policeman dead as he was performing his duty in East Eker, a village south of the Bahraini capital Manama.
In a cable of condolence to the Minister of Interior Shaikh Rashid Bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, King Hamad stressed that terrorism would not undermine Bahrain’s progress.
“Those who conspired against the safety of Bahrain and did not hesitate to perpetrate the most heinous crimes, including murder, would be brought to justice and would be given the right punishment, particularly as their despicable crime occurred during the first days of Ramadan, the month of fasting and devotion,” he said.
“Mahmoud Fareed, a martyr, was the victim of treachery by the enemies of God and the nation, and we deplore, with deep sorrow, this heinous crime and condemn terrorism in all its forms,” the king said in the cable carried by Bahrain News Agency (BNA).
Crown Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa said there would be a zero-tolerance policy towards any terrorist attacks and emphasised such acts would not erode the determination of the nation to move forward.
Tampering with the security of the nation and targeting its achievements are not at all related to patriotic and political activism that must include keenness on preserving accomplishments and the security and stability of all, Prince Salman said.
Fareed was on duty when he was seriously wounded in the blast on Friday. However, he did not survive the injuries and, early on Saturday, Chief of Public Security Major-General Tareq Al Hassan announced his death, adding that an investigation was launched to identify and arrest the suspects involved in order to bring them to justice.
The US immediately condemned the attack, saying that “murderous attacks are completely unjustified and undermine efforts to rebuild trust and pursue meaningful reconciliation in Bahrain”.
“Our hearts go out to those who will find themselves in mourning during this holy month of Ramadan, which should be a time of peace, reflection, fellowship with family and friends, and reconciliation,” a statement issued by the US embassy in Manama said. “We call on all members of Bahraini society to unequivocally denounce these attacks and fully reject all forms of violence. Reconciliation and dialogue are the only way forward for all Bahrainis to achieve their legitimate aspirations.”
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05/07/2014
US condemns terrorist blast in Eker
The United States has condemned Friday’s bomb attack in East Eker that killed a policeman as “unjustified” and called upon all Bahrainis to denounce it.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the slain officer,” a statement from the US embassy in Manama said. “Our hearts go out to those who will find themselves in mourning during this Holy Month of Ramadan, which should be a time of peace, reflection, fellowship with family and friends, and reconciliation.
“Murderous attacks like yesterday’s are completely unjustified and undermine efforts to rebuild trust and pursue meaningful reconciliation in Bahrain. We call on all members of Bahraini society to unequivocally denounce these attacks and fully reject all forms of violence. Reconciliation and dialogue are the only way forward for all Bahrainis to achieve their legitimate aspirations,” the United States said.
Early on Saturday, Chief of Public Security, Major-General Tariq Al Hassan announced the death of policeman Mahmood Fareed in a terrorist blast in East Eker.
He said in a statement carried by the Ministry of Interior that the policeman was referred to hospital and died in the early morning hours on Saturday. The Chief offered his condolences to the family and to the personnel of the Interior Ministry and prayed that God rest his soul in eternal peace.
Al Hassan said that crime scene units responded to the scene to examine the area and an investigation was launched to identify and arrest the suspects involved in order to bring them to justice.
The ministry urged anyone with any information to call the police hotline on 80008008, adding that all calls would be treated as anonymous.
Bahrain News Agency | US condemns terrorist blast in Eker
