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Shootings in New Zealand mosques kill at least 49

Shootings in New Zealand mosques kill at least 49

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | 15 Mar 2019, 07:21 am

At least 40 people were killed and many injured at two Christchurch mosques in shootings by gunmen who stormed inside the premises in the worst terror attack in New Zealand . The shootings occurred at two mosques - one at Deans Avenue and the other at Linwood Avenue - in Christchurch. With the death toll in mosque shootings in New Zealand's Christchurch rising to about 40, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern held a press conference about the carnage in the country's east coast city of Christchurch and termed the incident one of New Zealand's darkest days. "It is clear that this is one of New Zealand's darkest days. What has happened here is an extraordinary and unprecedented act of violence," Ardern told reporters. "For now my thoughts and I'm sure the thoughts of all New Zealanders are with those who have been affected and also with the families," Ardern added.

 

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Christchurch Attacks: US President Donald Trump stands beside people of New Zealand

15 Mar 2019, 12:37 pm

US President Donald Trump on Friday said his nation stands by New Zealand at the moment when the nation was shocked by the killings of 49 people in a terror attack in two mosques in CHristchurch city.

 

"My warmest sympathy and best wishes goes out to the people of New Zealand after the horrible massacre in the Mosques. 49 innocent people have so senselessly died, with so many more seriously injured. The U.S. stands by New Zealand for anything we can do. God bless all!," Trump tweeted.

 

Shahid Afridi calls the attack as 'horrifying'

15 Mar 2019, 10:44 am

Former Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi, who has played several cricket matches in the city in his career, described the attack in Christchurch mosques as 'horryfying'.

"Horrifying tragedy #Christchurch. I found NZ one of safest, most peaceful places, people are friendly. Spoke to Tamim big relief B'desh squad/staff is safe. World must together! stop hatred!Terrorism has no religion! Prayers for bereaved families. May Allah bless the departed," he tweeted.

 

Indian captain Virat Kohli condemns Christchurch attack

15 Mar 2019, 10:21 am

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has condmned the the attacks in Christchurch mosques which left ovrer 40 people killed.

Kohli described the incident as 'cowardly'.

"Shocking and tragic. My heart goes out to the ones affected by this cowardly act at Christchurch. Thoughts with the Bangladesh team as well, stay safe. 🙏🏻," Kohli tweeted.

 

Terrorism has no religion: Pakistan PM Imran Khan

15 Mar 2019, 09:16 am

 

Death toll now at 49 in NZ shooting

15 Mar 2019, 09:06 am

Police commissioner Mike Bush says 49 people have died in Friday's shooting incident.

NZ police starts portal where people can mark themselves alive or report missing persons

15 Mar 2019, 08:51 am

 

Deepest condolences to the people of NZ: UK Prime Minister Theresa May

15 Mar 2019, 08:47 am

 

Putin extends condolences to New Zealand PM on Christchurch shootings

15 Mar 2019, 08:42 am

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his condolences to New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern over the deadly terrorist attacks on mosques in Christchurch, the Kremlin said Friday.

"Cruelty and cynicism of the attacks on peaceful citizens who gathered for a prayer shock us. I hope that everyone involved in this crime will receive a well-deserved punishment," Putin said in a telegram.

Bangladesh cricket team escaped the shootings narrowly

15 Mar 2019, 08:19 am

The Bangladesh cricket team touring New Zealand escaped the shootings miraculously as they were about to enter the mosque, when the incident occurred. The  players "got inside a bus and laid down on the floor after the warning," said a Bangladesh reporter.

Bangladesh cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim said they were saved by god and were extremely lucky.

 

Gunman livestreamed for 17 minutes the shootings

15 Mar 2019, 07:36 am

The horrific shooting at a Christchurch mosque was livestreamed for 17 minutes by the gunman, according to New Zealand Herald. 

These people have absolutely no place in New Zealand: PM Arden on mosque shooting

15 Mar 2019, 07:24 am

New Zeland Herald quoted the Prime Minister saying, "It is clear that this can only be described as a terrorist attack. From what we know, it does appear to have been well planned. Two explosive devices attached to suspects' vehicles have been found and they have been disarmed."

Those in custody had not been on any terrorism watch list: "It's not a matter of someone having slipped under the radar," Ardern said.

"There are currently four individuals who have been apprehended but three are connected to this attack and are currently in custody, one of which has publicly stated that they were Australian born.

"These are people who I would describe as having extremist views that have absolutely no place in New Zealand and in fact have no place in the world," she said, according to NZ Herald. 

 

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said 10 people were killed at Linwood Avenue Mosque and 30 at the Deans Ave mosque near Hagley Park. She said a further 20 people were seriously injured, while Christchurch Hospital has just confirmed 48 people suffered gunshot, wounds, reports NZ Herald.

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