No report of Indians killed in Paris

The French official also said that no Indian national has been identified among the casualties.

“As I speak, terrorist attacks of unprecedented proportions are underway in the Paris area. France has advised citizens to stay indoors”, Swaraj, who is in Los Angeles to attend Regional Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), tweeted. Earlier, Manish Prabhat, Indian Deputy Chief of Mission here had told PTI that “So far, no casualty of any Indian has been reported as per the information available with us”.

Prabhat said Paris was home to a few 100,000 Indians. READ ALSO: Paris Attacks: It was an attack on humanity, says PM Narendra Modi READ ALSO: Paris Attacks: An Indian couple on honeymoon in Paris recount the horror Richier said: “A state of emergency had been declared last night (Friday) across metropolitan France”.

According to reports, the attack sites are Bataclan concert venue, Le Carillon, Le Petit Cambodge, 20 rue Alibert, La Belle Equipe, Near Stade de France and reports of gunfire at least from one other site. “The nations must stand together and ensure that these terrorists are neutralized”, he added. “Reinforced measures are being implemented throughout the Paris region”, he said.

The brutal attack on the French soil has sounded a high alert in India with security beefed up outside several foreign embassies including the French embassy and consulates and law enforcement agencies heightening its vigil across the country.

“We thank the Indian Central and State authorities for their collaboration”. India in this moment of pain and sorrow has extended all possible support to France.”France is grateful to both President and Prime Minister of India for their messages of solidarity and friendship, ” a statement issued by French embassy said.”In this tragic ordeal, France stands united and determined to fight terrorism”.