President Kovind tweets condolences to victims of Mumbai stampede

September 29, 2017 12:51

President Ram Nath Kovind tweets after 22 people have died in a stampede at Mumbai's Elphinstone Railway station. The President said, "Anguished by the loss of lives in the stampede in Mumbai. Condolences to the bereaved families; prayers with injured."

The tragedy took place amid rain in the city around 10.40 am when the FOB was heavily crowded, a police official said.

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