The two-storey building housing the restaurant collapsed due to the explosion. (Agence France-Presse)
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the loss of lives in the twin explosions in Madhya Pradesh's Jhabua district.
Over 80 people were killed and nearly 100 injured in the blasts. The deafening explosions were so powerful that they reduced buildings to rubble and left many bloodied and wounded.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
"I wish all those injured a speedy recovery," he said, adding that the state government was monitoring the situation closely.
Over 80 people were killed and nearly 100 injured in the blasts. The deafening explosions were so powerful that they reduced buildings to rubble and left many bloodied and wounded.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
Extremely pained at the loss of lives due to the cylinder blast in Jhabua. My deepest condolences to the families of the deceased: PM
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 12, 2015"I wish all those injured a speedy recovery," he said, adding that the state government was monitoring the situation closely.
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