PM Modi condemns deadly truck attack in France

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 15 2016 | 9:22 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today strongly condemned the deadly truck attack in France terming it as a "mindless act of violence".
He said India shares the pain and stands firmly with France in this hour of "immense sadness".
"Appalled by the horrific attack in Nice. I strongly condemn such mindless acts of violence. My thoughts are with the families of deceased," Modi tweeted.
"I hope the injured recover soon. India shares the pain & stands firmly with our French sisters & brothers in this hour of immense sadness," he added.
At least 80 people were killed when a truck ploughed into a crowd in the French resort of Nice in a a "terrorist" attack on revellers watching a Bastille Day fireworks display.
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First Published: Jul 15 2016 | 9:22 AM IST

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