India has strongly denounced the attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The horrific event claimed two lives and injured many others. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs expressed in a statement, "We strongly condemn this heinous assault. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families." The statement also mentioned that the Indian mission in Germany is in touch with injured Indian citizens and their families, providing all possible assistance.
Seven Indian Citizens Injured
It has come to light that 7 Indian nationals were wounded in Magdeburg, Germany. Three of them have been discharged from the hospital. The Indian mission remains in contact with all the injured, monitoring their condition closely.
In a shocking incident at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, a car drove into a crowd, leading to the demise of two individuals, including a child. Over 60 people sustained injuries. Following this incident, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor driving the vehicle was apprehended by the police. Saudi Arabia has expressed its condemnation of the tragedy.
Initial Reports Suggested More Deaths
Initial reports suggested that up to 11 people might have died in the crash, but authorities have confirmed only two fatalities thus far. Rainer Haseloff, the chief of Saxony-Anhalt state, mentioned that the individual, a permanent resident of Germany for two decades and a doctor by profession, acted alone. The city is safe and faces no further immediate threats.
The police initially suspected explosives might be present in the vehicle, but investigations revealed none. During this dreadful event, the police acted promptly, reaching the market to control the situation and apprehending the assailant. Local authorities have confirmed that the suspect, a Saudi national and professional doctor, has been detained.
