Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly condemned the killing of Japanese citizens Kenji Goto and Haruna Yukawa, terming it as gruesome and unfortunate.
PM strongly condemned killing of Japanese citizens Mr. Kenji Goto and Mr. Haruna Yukawa terming it as gruesome and unfortunate. @AbeShinzo," tweeted Prime Minister Office's twitter account.
"PM @narendramodi said his thoughts and prayers are with families of Mr. Kenji Goto and Mr. Haruna Yukawa. @AbeShinzo," it added.
A visibly upset Abe expressed indignation over the "immoral and heinous act of terrorism" after a video purporting to show the beheading of Goto appeared online.
He said that he felt "speechless" at the grief of Goto's family and added that the government had been doing its utmost to win his release.
The further threats issued by the IS prompted the government to heighten security measures at airports and overseas facilities.
Goto's execution has been strongly condemned by the United Kingdom, United States and Jordanian governments.
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