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THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSLIMS OF INDIAN ORIGIN (AFMI)  / PRESS RELEASE

American Muslims of Indian Origin Condemns Blasts in Hyderabad & Gorakhpur

Farmington, Michigan (22 May 2007): The American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin (USA & Canada) has condemned the recent barbaric bomb blasts at the historic Makkah Masjid in Hyderabad and in Gorakhpur. 

“The American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin (AFMI) expresses its deep sympathies for the victims of these attacks and their families,” said Dr.Shakir Mukhi, President of AFMI.

"AFMI urges the Indian government to take prompt action in apprehending the perpetrators of these heinous crimes and in bringing them to justice. We demand an impartial CBI inquiry into these blasts which were preceded by similar attacks in Malegaon and Delhi,” said Dr. Mukhi.

“We also condemn the indiscriminate police firing on panicked worshippers in Hyderabad which resulted in deaths and which could have been clearly avoided. The Andhra Pradesh government should immediately launch an investigation into the firing and take stern action against offending officers.”

"We also urge the people of India to maintain peace and not to fall prey to the machinations of those who promote hate and want to create disunity in the country," 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 «