In Close Contact With 7 Indians Hurt In Christmas Market Attack: Indian Embassy in Germany

Germany Christmas Market Attack: The Indian Embassy in Berlin on Monday said it has been in "close contact" with all the seven Indians who sustained injuries in an attack at the Magdeburg Christmas market in Germany last week.

In a post on the social media platform X, the Indian Embassy said, "@EOIBerlin has been in close contact with all the seven Indians injured in the attack at the Magdeburg Christmas Market on Dec 20, 2024. Three of the Indians have been discharged, while the remaining are under treatment. Mission is in regular touch with them and actively providing requisite support. Mission is also in touch with their families. @PMOIndia @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia @diaspora_india @IndianDiplomacy”.

At least seven Indians were injured in the deadly car-ramming attack in the eastern German city of Magdeburg, and the Indian Embassy in Berlin was providing them all possible assistance, news agency PTI reported on Saturday night, citing official sources.

According to German authorities, a 50-year-old man drove his car into the crowd at the Christmas market on Friday evening, leaving at least five people, including a nine-year-old, dead and nearly 200 injured.

The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Saturday, "We condemn the horrific and senseless attack." "Several precious lives have been lost, and many have been injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims," it further stated.

(With PTI Inputs)