President S R Nathan and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday sent their condolences to the family of Ms Lo Hwei Yen, who was killed while being held hostage during the Mumbai terrorist attacks.

A statement from the President's Office said that Mr and Mrs Nathan sent their deepest condolences to the parents of Ms Lo and her husband, and their families.

It noted that all Singaporeans were outraged at the killing, and that at this time of grief, the President and all Singaporeans sincerely hoped that they would 'have the strength and support to bear, with fortitude, and overcome the pain of her tragic parting'.

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