India on Tuesday expressed condolences on the deaths and destruction caused by a devastating earthquake in the Tibet Autonomous Region. At least 126 people were killed in the 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Tibet. "Government and people of India express condolences on the tragic loss of life and property caused by the devastating earthquake in the Tibet Autonomous Region," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on 'X'. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families," he said without mentioning China. Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong or political head of Tibet's Dharamshala-based government-in-exile, offered prayers to all those affected by the earthquake. "The Central Tibetan Administration deeply mourns the devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the Dingri region and surrounding areas in Tibet this morning," Tsering said on 'X'. The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), along with Tibetans around the world, extends its heartfelt condolences and prayers to all those affected by this tragedy, he said. "We continue to monitor the situation inside Tibet. The CTA and Tibetans in and around Dharamshala will hold a prayer service tomorrow at Tsuglagkhang," Tsering said.
