TOMISLAVGRAD MUNICIPAL LEADERS CONDEMN THURSDAY EXPLOSION

TOMISLAVGRAD, 25 Sept (Hina) - The leaders of the Herzeg-Bosnian Canton, the Municipal Council and municipal authorities of Tomislavgrad on Thursday most strongly condemned last night's incident in Tomislavgrad which damaged a mosque and demolished an adjoining building. We have received the news about the incident with astonishment and disbelief. We most strongly condemn this vandalistic act no matter who its perpetrators are. For us Croats, especially for this traditionally religious region, attacks on sacral buildings are unthinkable. This is a monstrous act and it cannot be part of our policy, said the statement, signed by the Herzeg-Bosnian Canton Prefect Mirko Bakovic, Canton Government President Filip Andric, Municipal Council President Mijo Tokic and the had of the municipal authorities, Ivan Madunic. It is the duty of state organs to investigate the case and punish the perpetrators, the statement said. (hina) rm 252310 MET sep 97