PM Modi condemns deadly truck attack in France

He said that India shares the pain and stands firmly with France in this hour of 'immense sadness'.

New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) 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.