Brussels attack condemnable, Modi; no Indian casualty reported so far
PM Modi today described the attacks at the Brussels airport as "condemnable" and "disturbing" even as External Affairs Ministry said no Indian casualty was reported so far. Sushma Swaraj tweeted out the helpline number of the Indian embassy in Brussels, "Indian Embassy's helpline in Brussels: +32-26409140 +32-26451850 (PABX) and +32-476748575 (mobile)".
By : migrator
Update: 2016-03-22 12:23 GMT
New Delhi
According to Jet airways, which has its European hub for international operations at Brussels airport, said two of its cabin crew were injured in the blasts.
"News from Brussels is disturbing. The attacks are condemnable. Condolences to families of the deceased. May those injured recover quickly," Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to visit Brussels next week for India-EU Summit, tweeted.
A string of explosions rocked Brussels airport and a city metro station today, killing over 20 people.
"I am in touch with Manjeev Puri Indian Ambassador in Brussels. He has informed me that so far there is no report of any Indian casualty.
"However, an Indian lady crew member of Jet Airways is injured. She has been rushed to the hospital," External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said.
Assuring that Indian Embassy in Brussels will provide all assistance, Swaraj also tweeted the helpline number set up by the mission.
"Indian Embassy's helpline in Brussels: +32-26409140 +32-26451850 (PABX) & +32-476748575 (mobile)", she said.
Modi will visit Belgium on March 30 for the India-EU Summit and from Belgium, he will travel to Washington for Nuclear Security Summit from March 31.
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