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Indian Embassy in Kathmandu condoles the death of seven Indian pilgrims in Nepal on March 14

New Delhi, Mar 16 (UNI) The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu on Monday expressed deepest condolences on the tragic loss of lives of Indian nationals in a road accident in Nepal on March 14.
‘’Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families, and we wish a speedy recovery to those who have been injured,’’ the Embassy said, according to the External Affairs Ministry here.
The Embassy is working with authorities to ensure early repatriation of the mortal remains and is assisting the injured with their treatment and safe return to India, the External Affairs Ministry spokesman said here.
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