India has put its Embassy in Washington and the Consulate General in New York on alert following the twin bombings in Boston although there are no reports as yet of any Indian nationals being injured.

The Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said, the solidarity and sympathy of the people of India have been expressed by India's leadership, including in a letter of condolence sent by the Prime Minister to the US President.

The ministry retirated that India remains committed to defeat terrorism and to uphold the values that define democratic nations . The statement said, Indian nationals having concerns can contact the Embassy's emergency telephone number, (001) 202 939 7000.