PM Modi, President Kovind condemn New York terror attack

November 01, 2017 08:20

Shortly after eight people were killed in New York city after a man ploughed down people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind condemned the attack.

PM Modi wrote on Twitter, "Strongly condemn the terror attack in New York City. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with those injured."

President Kovind too took to Twitter, writing, "Shocked to hear of terrorist attack in New York. Our condolences to bereaved families. India stands by United States."

This is the first death in a terrorist attack in New York since 9/11. This is also the first truck attack by a terrorist in New York.

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