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Will ensure safety of Indian airports: Gajapathi Raju

More than 30 people have been killed and hundreds injured in the terror attack at Ataturk airport in Istanbul.

June 29, 2016 / 10:43 IST

Government is committed to ensure the safety of Indian airports and skies, Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju today said as he expressed shock over the deadly terror attack at Istanbul airport.

More than 30 people have been killed and hundreds injured in the terror attack at Ataturk airport in Istanbul.

"I am deeply shocked and agitated at the terror attack on Istanbul Airport. We stand with Turkey and its citizens in their loss & grief," Raju said in a tweet.

He emphasised that the government is committed to ensure safety of airports in the country.

"It's our commitment that we will continue to ensure safety and security of Indian airports and skies," he said.

Ataturk airport is one of the busiest aerodromes in the world.

first published: Jun 29, 2016 10:22 am

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