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PM Narendra Modi condemns Manchester Arena blast

Updated on: 23 May,2017 08:39 AM IST  |  New Delhi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condemned the blast in Manchester in the UK which killed at least 19 people and injured around 50, during an Ariana Grande concert

PM Narendra Modi condemns Manchester Arena blast

Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condemned the blast in Manchester in the UK which killed at least 19 people and injured around 50.


"Pained by the attack in Manchester. We strongly condemn it. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with the injured," he tweeted.


An explosion occurred at a pop concert by US star Ariana Grande in the Manchester city which is being treated as a terrorist incident.

Also read - Manchester Arena blast: At least 19 dead at Ariana Grande concert

The pop star is safe after the incident.

Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud "bang" from inside the venue, which was playing host to a concert by American pop star Ariana Grande. Video footage from the scene showed bloodied victims being helped by emergency services.

The blasts reportedly went off at the end of the concert near the box office area of the venue.

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