New Delhi, Jul 25 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the loss of lives in the Rajasthan school building collapse incident.

A portion of a government school building collapsed in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district this morning, leaving four children dead and 17 others injured.

Also Read | What Should Be the Age of Consent for Sex? Here's What Government Told Supreme Court on Petition Against Law Criminalising Consensual Romantic Relationships Among Adolescents.

In a post on X, the prime minister said, "The mishap at a school in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, is tragic and deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the affected students and their families in this difficult hour".

"Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected," he added.

Also Read | PM Narendra Modi Arrives in Maldives, Received by President Mohamed Muizzu Other Senior Leaders (Watch Videos).

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)