Distressed by tragic fire accident in Delhi's Mundka: President Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind. Credit: PTI Photo

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said he was distressed by the tragic fire accident at a building near Mundka metro station here and offered condolences to the bereaved families.

"I wish for the speedy recovery of the injured," he said.

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"Distressed by the tragic fire accident at a building near Mundka Metro Station in Delhi. My condolences to the bereaved families. I wish for the speedy recovery of the injured," the President tweeted.

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