Lanka condemns Bhutto8217;s killing

democracy,8221; a Foreign Ministry statement said on Friday.

It said the Government has observed that 8220;the ugly head of terrorism has raised itself once again in claiming the life of Ms Bhutto.8221;

8220;This brutal assassination underlines the need for the absolute commitment to fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, in order to make it unacceptable in civilised society,8221; the statement said.

It said the Government, on behalf of the people of Sri Lanka, 8220;expresses condolences to the family of Bhutto and to the Government and the people of Pakistan in this hour of grief.8221;