Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condemned the attacks in Paris, also extending his condolences to the people of France.
The Prime Minister took to twitter to express his views on the matter.
"Condemnable and despicable attack in Paris. Our solidarity with people of France. My thoughts are with families of those who lost their lives," he wrote.
Earlier in the day, gunmen entered the offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and opened fire. According to reports, 12 people, including two police officers were killed in the attack, with five others seriously wounded.
Charlie Hebdo has reportedly been facing threats after it published a series of cartoon depicting Prophet Muhammad.
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