New Delhi:
World leaders have expressed grief and shock on the deadly UK Parliament attack in which five people were killed and 40 others injured.
The tragic incident occured when a terrorist suspect mowed down pedestrians on a bridge apart from stabbing a police officer outside parliament complex before being shot dead by Scotland Yard officers.
Indian PM Narendra Modi said that India is deeply saddened by the attack and promised that India stands with UK in these troubled times.
Deeply saddened by the terror attack in London. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 23, 2017
He also offered thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families.
At this difficult moment, India stands with UK in the fight against terrorism. @theresa_may @Number10Gov
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 23, 2017
UK Prime Minister Theresa May condemned the terror attack and said that a sick and depraved terrorist took precious lives.
French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel both expressed their support and solidarity with Britain after today's attack. 'We are all concerned with terrorism,' Hollande told reporters during a visit in Villepinte, outside Paris.
The lights of the Eiffel Tower were turned off at midnight in solidarity with the victims of Wednesday's horrific events. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said in a statement that her city shares with London 'a common love of freedom and an attachment to democracy'.
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US President Donald Trump too expressed his support to UK Prime Minster Theresa May apart from condemning the terror attack.
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Spoke to U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May today to offer condolences on the terrorist attack in London. She is strong and doing very well.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 23, 2017
Indian President Pranab Mukherjee siad that India stands united with UK in this hour of grief.
India stands by UK ; terrorism must be met through collective action by international community
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) March 23, 2017
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President Pranab Mukherjee said that India is hugely saddened by the tragedy that has befallen United Kingdom.
Shocked to hear of terrorist attack in London ; condolences to bereaved families & prayers for recovery of injured # PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) March 23, 2017
Indian Union External Affairs Minister Sushsma Swaraj informed on Wednesday that there is no Indian causality took place so far near UK Parliament.
I am in constant touch with Indian High Commission in London. There is no Indian casualty reported so far. #LondonAttack @HCI_London
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) March 22, 2017
The External Affairs Minister said that she is in regular touch with Indian high commission and would extend all possible help to Indians in London.
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Indian High Commission is there to help all Indian nationals in London. Please note theTelephone no.s : 020 8629 5950 & 020 7632 3035.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) March 22, 2017
Piyush Goyal, Minister of State with Independent Charge for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines in Government of India also condemned the UK Parliament attack.
The terror attack on #UKParliament is highly condemnable. India stands with the people of the UK, the victims and their families.
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) March 23, 2017
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said that Londoners will never bow down to terrorism. He also praised martyred police officer PC Keith Palmer for his brave act.
PC Keith Palmer was killed doing his duty - protecting our city and our democracy from those who want to destroy our way of life. pic.twitter.com/p6igkEJoGY
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) March 22, 2017
