TUNIS, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- Tunisia strongly condemns the suicide attack targeting paramilitary troopers belonging to Central Reserve Police Force in the Indian-controlled Kashmir on Thursday, said a statement on Saturday.

Tunisia expresses deep condolences to the Indian government, the Indian people and the victims' families, wishing the prompt recovery of those injured in the attack, said the statement of Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The death toll of the suicide attack targeting paramilitary troopers has risen to 40, and many others are reported to be wounded.