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MFA Press Statement on the Singaporean Hostage in Mumbai

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28 November 2008

We are deeply saddened to have to inform you that the Singaporean who was held hostage since 27 November 2008 was a casualty. Our team in Mumbai confirmed this at 2135 hours, Singapore time. A pos...

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We are deeply saddened to have to inform you that the Singaporean who was held hostage since 27 November 2008 was a casualty.

Our team in Mumbai confirmed this at 2135 hours, Singapore time. A positive identification was made by the husband, accompanied by our High Commissioner.

We would like to convey our sincere condolences to the family of Ms Lo Hoei Yen. This is a tragedy for all Singaporeans. We have been in touch with her father-in-law and one of her aunts to convey this tragic news. Our officials in Mumbai are currently with her husband and another aunt.

MFA and our Mission in Mumbai will do everything necessary to assist them in this very difficult time. We wish this tragedy had not occurred. MFA is currently assisting the family and will ensure the safe return of the body once the Indian authorities release the body. Our sympathies are also with the families of the other hostages who were killed in the attacks.

Singapore strongly condemns the Mumbai terrorist acts and reiterates its commitment to work closely with the international community in combating terrorism.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
28 NOVEMBER 2008

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