PRIME Minister Lee Hsien Loong, in a letter to his Indian counterpart Dr Manmohan Singh on Thursday, said Singapore supports India's efforts in fighting the scourge of terrorism.

Mr Lee, who is in Chile, said he was shocked to learn of the series of terrorist attacks in Mumbai late on Wednesday night, which killed 101 and injured over 300 others.

The terrorists have also taken several foreigners hostages, including a Singaporean woman at the Oberoi Hotel.

'We are already working closely with the Indian authorities on this. Singapore stands ready to assist the Indian authorities in any way to secure the safe release of the Singaporean and other hostages,' said PM Lee.

'I am confident that the Indian people will rally around your government as it deals with the Mumbai terrorist attacks and brings the perpetrators to justice.'

'The Mumbai attacks are another reminder that terrorism continues to be a common threat to all of us.'