PM Modi condemns Vienna 'terrorist attack', says India stands with Austria during this tragic time

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: November 3, 2020 10:28 AM2020-11-03T10:28:39+5:302020-11-03T10:31:00+5:30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned 'terrorist attack' in Vienna. PM Modi said in a statement: "Deeply shocked and ...

PM Modi condemns Vienna 'terrorist attack', says India stands with Austria during this tragic time | PM Modi condemns Vienna 'terrorist attack', says India stands with Austria during this tragic time

PM Modi condemns Vienna 'terrorist attack', says India stands with Austria during this tragic time


Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned 'terrorist attack' in Vienna.

PM Modi said in a statement: "Deeply shocked and saddened by the dastardly terror attacks in Vienna. India stands with Austria during this tragic time. My thoughts are with the victims and their families."

Austria's Interior Minister Karl Nehammer said that several people were killed in the attack and one of the gunmen remained at large. Scores of countries and world leaders have come in support of Austria as it continues to battle the ongoing 'terrorist attack' at multiple locations in the country.

At least two died, including one suspect, while several were injured in a string of shootings across Vienna on Monday (local time).

"CONFIRMED at the moment: *08:00 pm: several shots fired, beginning at Seitenstettengasse *several suspects armed with rifles *six different shooting locations * one deceased person, several injured (1 officer included) *1 suspect shot and killed by police officers," the Vienna Police (LPD Wien) informed via its Twitter handle.

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