We strongly condemn cowardly terrorist attack in New Orleans PM Modi

     New Delhi, Jan 2 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned the terrorist attack in New Orleans in the US, which has killed 15 people, and expressed condolences to the families of victims.
     "We strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack in New Orleans. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. May they find strength and solace as they heal from this tragedy," PM Modi said on X.
     External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar termed the incident an "outrageous attack".
     He shared Modi's post on the social media platform and also expressed condolences to the families of the victims.
     "An outrageous attack that underlines why we must stand united in the fight against terrorism. My condolences to the families of the victims and prayers for the early recovery of those injured," the EAM said.
     A driver wreaked carnage on New Orleans' famed French Quarter early on New Year's Day, as he rammed a pickup truck into a crowd before being shot to death by police, authorities said.
     More than 30 people were injured as Wednesday's attack turned festive Bourbon Street in the US into macabre mayhem.
     The FBI said it is investigating the attack as an act of terrorism and it does not believe the driver acted alone. An Islamic State group flag was found on the vehicle's trailer hitch, it said.

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