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PM Modi ‘strongly condemns’ Bondi Beach attack, says ‘India has zero tolerance towards terrorism’ | World News

insidetrack IndiaDecember 14, 2025

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Underlining that India has “zero tolerance towards terrorism”, Prime Miner Narendra Modi condemned the deadly shooting in Australia’s Bondi Beach that left at least 12 dead and several others injured.
Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi said: “On behalf of the people of India, I extend my sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. We stand in solidarity with the people of Australia in this hour of grief.”
He added that India supported the fight against all forms and manifestations of terrorism.

Strongly condemn the ghastly terror attack carried out today at Bondi Beach, Australia, targeting people celebrating the first day of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. On behalf of the people of India, I extend my sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones.…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 14, 2025
His statement came soon after the Australian PM Anthony Albanese decalered the attack a “terror” incident.

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