Dear Mr. President,

We are deeply saddened by the news of a fire that occurred in Puttingal temple in the city of Paravur resulting in heavy casualties and injuries.

On the occasion of the tragedy, on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I express deep condolences to you, families and close ones of those who died and the people of India, and wish the injured recovery.

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 11 April, 2016