PRESIDENT OF INDIA CONDOLES THE LOSS OF LIVES IN LANDSLIDES IN HIMACHAL PRADESH

Rashtrapati Bhavan : 14.08.2017

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has condoled the loss of lives inmassive landslides in Himachal Pradesh.

In a message to Shri Acharya Devvrat, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, the President has said "I am sad to learn about the massive landslides in Himachal Pradesh in which a number of bus passengers lost their lives and others sustained injuries.

My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the landslides. I am sure that the State Government and other agencies are taking necessary steps to provide all possible help to bereaved families as well as medical assistance to the injured.

Please convey my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. I wish a speedy recovery to those injured.

This release issued at 2040 hrs.