MANAMA: 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.
“Murderous attacks are completely unjustified and undermine efforts to rebuild trust and pursue meaningful reconciliation in Bahrain,” the US embassy in a statement 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,” the US, said.
“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.
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.