India appreciates S Korea's 'restraint' on ship sinking issue

New Delhi, May 21 (PTI) India on Friday condemned the
sinking of a South Korean ship 'Cheonan' and appreciated the
maturity and restraint demonstrated by that country in
handling the issue to maintain peace and stability in the
region.
"The Government of the Republic of Korea has shared
with us the report of the Joint Civilian-Military
Investigation Group established to inquire into the causes of
the sinking of Frigate 'Cheonan' on 26 March 2010," an
External Affairs Ministry statement said here.
"We condemn the incident and condole with the Republic
of Korea on the tragic loss of life. India appreciates the
maturity and restraint with which the Republic of Korea has
been handling the issue with a view to maintaining peace and
stability in the region," it said.
According to reports, the investigations carried out
by Joint Civilian-Military Investigation Group and released
yesterday concluded that the warship had been sunk by a North
Korean torpedo.
The South Korean navy ship was sunk near the North Korea
border on March 26 with 104 people onboard. While 58 people
were rescued, 46 crew were killed in the mishap. PTI