NEW DELHI, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday condemned the horrific terror attack in the French town of Nice in which at least 84 people have been killed.
"Appalled by the horrific attack in Nice. I strongly condemn such mindless acts of violence. My thoughts are with the families of deceased. I hope the injured recover soon," Modi tweeted.
He added: "India shares the pain and stands firmly with our French sisters and brothers in this hour of immense sadness."
The Indian External Affairs Ministry has said that so far there are no reports of any Indians being among the dead or wounded in Nice.
"Our Ambassador in Paris is in touch with the Indian community in Nice. So far no report of any Indians affected," Vikas Swarup, the ministry spokesperson, tweeted.
A large truck late Thursday night drove into a crowd in Nice that had gathered to watch Bastille Day fireworks at the famous Promenade des Anglais, killing 84 people and injuring several others.
