So far there are no reports of any Indians being among the dead or wounded in Nice, France. (Reuters)
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PM Modi expressed shock over Nice attack in France
So far there are no reports of any Indians being among dead or wounded
A truck ploughed through spectators gathered on Bastille Day in Nice
"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. India shares the pain & stands firmly with our French sisters & brothers in this hour of immense sadness," (sic) PM Modi tweeted.
The government has said that so far there are no reports of any Indians being among the dead or wounded in Nice, where a large truck ploughed through hundreds of spectators gathered to watch Bastille Day fireworks at the famous Promenade des Anglais.
Vikas Swarup, foreign ministry spokesperson tweeted:
#NiceAttack Our Ambassador in Paris is in touch with the Indian community in Nice. So far no report of any Indians affected
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 15, 2016
The Indian embassy in French capital Paris has set up a helpline in Nice: +33-8-20-26-06-06 and Indian Embassy's Paris helpline: +33-1-40507070.
French President Francois Hollande has called the Nice attack "undeniably an act of terror," and has extended a state of emergency in France by three months.
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