India has condemned the car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, which killed five people and injured dozens, while more than 200 others were injured.
India has condemned the car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, which killed five people and injured dozens, while more than 200 others were injured.
In an official press release, the MEA expressed deep grief over the tragedy, saying, “We condemn the horrific and senseless attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Many precious lives have been lost, and many injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims.”
In a statement, the Indian mission in Germany confirmed that it is in touch with the injured Indian nationals and their families and is providing all possible assistance.
“Our mission is in touch with the injured Indians and their families and is providing all possible assistance,” the statement said.
The attack took place on Friday evening in a crowded market when a car deliberately plowed into the crowd, causing widespread destruction. According to local officials, one adult and one child are among the five dead, while more than 200 people are injured, of which 15 are seriously injured, 37 are lightly injured, and 16 are lightly injured.
The suspect, identified as a Saudi national who has been living in Germany since 2006 and working as a doctor, has been arrested. “According to current information, this is an individual criminal, so the city is no longer in danger because we were able to arrest him,” Saxony-Anhalt Prime Minister Rainer Hesseloff confirmed the arrest.
World leaders have expressed condolences and solidarity following the attack. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer offered support to Germany in a statement, describing the incident as “appalling”: “I am appalled by the atrocious attack in Magdeburg tonight. My thoughts are with the victims, their families and everyone affected. We stand. With the people of Germany.”
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his grief and solidarity through a post on X, saying, “Deeply shocked by the tragedy at the Magdeburg Christmas market in Germany this evening. My thoughts are with the victims, the injured and their loved ones. France. Shares the pain of the German people and its Expresses full solidarity.”
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni strongly condemned the act of violence, saying, “I am deeply shocked by the brutal attack on a defenseless crowd at Magdeburg’s Christmas market. I stand with the entire government, the victims’ families, the injured. And all German people have no place in our democracy.” .
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also expressed her condolences and called for justice. She wrote, “Today my thoughts are with the victims of the brutal and cowardly act in Magdeburg. My condolences go out to family and friends, the police and rescue workers.”
In Germany, Interior Minister Nancy Fesser expressed deep sadness at the attack, acknowledging the massive efforts of emergency responders. He commented, “This news from Magdeburg is deeply shocking. The emergency services are doing everything they can to care for the injured and save lives. All our thoughts are with the victims and their families.”
Feser assured the public that authorities are thoroughly investigating the incident to determine the motive and any underlying circumstances.
German authorities have stressed that preliminary investigations indicate the suspect acted alone, and there are no signs of further threats. “We are currently in the process of gathering all the additional data and making inquiries,” Hesseloff said.
However, the attack has cast a deep shadow over the festive season in Magdeburg, prompting increased security measures at public events across the country.
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