PM Modi condemns deadly truck attack in France

July 15, 2016 09:37 am | Updated September 18, 2016 01:49 pm IST - New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday 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,” Mr. 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 “terrorist” attack on revellers watching a Bastille Day fireworks display.

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