Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described as "condemnable and despicable" the terror attack on a French satirical weekly that left at least 12 people dead.

"Our solidarity with the people of France. My thoughts are with families of those who lost their lives," Modi tweeted.

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Condemnable & despicable attack in Paris. Our solidarity with people of France. My thoughts are with families of those who lost their lives.