India has strongly condemned the attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg city of Germany. Two people lost their lives in this horrific attack, while many others were injured. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement saying, “We strongly condemn this brutal attack. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.”
The statement further said that the Indian Mission in Germany is in touch with the injured Indian nationals and their families and is providing all possible assistance.
Seven Indian citizens also injured
It has come to light that 7 Indian citizens have been injured in Magdeburg, Germany. Of these, 3 have been discharged from the hospital. The Indian mission is in touch with all the injured and is monitoring their condition.
A car rammed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing two people. A child was also among the dead. More than 60 people have been injured in this attack. After this incident, the police have arrested a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor who was driving the car. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has condemned the accident.
Earlier there was news of death of 11 people
Earlier there were reports that 11 people died in this accident, but officials confirmed that so far only two deaths are confirmed. Rainer Haseloff, head of the state of Saxony-Anhalt, said about the incident that it is a tragedy in the medical profession. The man had been living in Germany as a permanent resident for two decades. He also said that this was the only culprit, and there was no other threat to the city.
Police had expressed suspicion that there might be explosives in the vehicle, but no explosives were found in the investigation. At the time of this horrific incident, the police took immediate action and reached the market, controlled the situation and arrested the person. The local administration said that the police has arrested the suspected attacker. He is a doctor by profession and is said to be a resident of Saudi Arabia.
-
-
-
-
