PM offers assistance to quake-hit Baluchistan

New Delhi, Oct 29 (UNI) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today condoled the loss of lives in the earthquake that struck Baluchistan in Pakistan, and offered all possible assistance to the quake-hit victims.

In a letter to his Pakistani counterpart Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, Dr Manmohan Singh said India is ready to offer all possible assistance.

The PM said in the leter, "I am deeply grieved to hear of the earthquake that struck Baluchistan causing widespread loss of life and property. On behalf of the people of India, I express our sincere condolences to the families of those who have perished in this natural calamity. The Government of India stands ready to offer all possible assistance that you may require to provide relief to the people affected by this tragedy." UNI SD AKJ AS1839