PM Modi offers condolences to families of victims of tsunami in Indonesia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in Indonesia due to the tsunami and said India is ready to assist its maritime neighbour in relief work. At least 222 people were dead and hundreds more injured after volcano-triggered tsunami-hit beaches around Indonesia's Sunda Strait. "Saddened by the loss of lives and destruction in Indonesia caused by the tsunami ... Condolences to the bereaved families ... India is ready to assist our maritime neighbour and friend in relief work," the PM tweeted.