President of India Writes to President of France Conveying Condolences on Loss of Lives in Terrorist Attack…
President of India Writes to President of France Conveying Condolences on Loss of Lives in Terrorist Attack in Nice
Rashtrapati Bhavan : 15.07.2016
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has written to the President of the Republic of France,His Excellency Mr. Francois Hollande, conveyingcondolences on the loss of lives in aheinous act of terror last evening in Nice.
In his message, the President said, "I am deeply pained to learn that France is once again afflicted by a major tragedy caused by a heinous act of terror last evening. The pre-meditated massacre of innocent people as they were participating in Bastille Day celebrations - including, sadly, many children, is an unspeakable crime.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on this shocking incident. The people of India stand beside the people of France with solidarity and sympathy. We share your grief at the loss of lives and pray for the swift recovery of the injured”.
This Press Release issued at 1000 hrs.
