Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has condemned the deadly blasts in New Delhi which killed at least 61 people as "evil" and pledged to pursue anti-terror cooperation with India.

"I am shocked to hear about several bombings which have been carried out in crowded market places in the city of New Delhi," he said in a statement issued late Sunday.

"I am particularly saddened by the loss of dozens of innocent lives and injury to hundreds of innocent people as a result of the attacks," he said.

Abdullah said Saturday's attacks appeared to bear the hallmarks of an act of terrorism.

"The government and people of Malaysia strongly condemn this evil deed and express deep sympathies to the families of the innocent victims," he said.

"Malaysia hopes the perpetrators will soon be found and brought to justice."

No specific measures

Abdullah said Malaysia would continue to cooperate with the Indian government in the fight against international terrorism, without giving details about specific measures to be taken.

A little-known group called Inquilab (Revolution) claimed responsibility for the blasts. Police said it has links with hardline Islamic guerrillas operating in Kashmir, the Himalayan territory divided between India and Pakistan.

Ahead of the group's claim, suspicion had immediately fallen on insurgent groups opposed to a peace process begun by India and Pakistan last year.