President Kovind condoles deaths in Mumbai fire

December 29, 2017 08:21

President Ram Nath Kovind took to Twitter to express his sorrow after 15 people were killed in a blaze that broke out at a roof-top pub in Mumbai.

The President wrote, "Disturbing news about the fire in Mumbai. Condolences to the bereaved families and wishing the injured an early recovery. Commend the valiant efforts of fire-fighters and those in rescue ops."

Fire fighters took three hours to douse the flames that leapt up in central Mumbai's nightlife hub.

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