Speaking to the media after paying a visit to the family which is staying in Tilak Lane here, Shinde said he has met Sarabjit Singh's sister Dalbir Kaur and other family members.

He said: "It is really sad for the country that Sarabjit Singh is dead. I have offered condolences on behalf of the nation and we have given assurance that we are trying to get the body back as soon as possible."