Christchurch mosques attack: seven Indians confirmed dead
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch mosques attack: seven Indians confirmed dead

The Hindu  

It is now confirmed that the victims of the terror attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, included at least seven Indian nationals. India’s diplomatic mission confirmed that five nationals killed in the attack were Maheboob Khokhar, Ramiz Vora, Asif Vora, Ansi Alibava, Ozair Kadir. The Hindu had reported, quoting relatives, that at least two other persons — Farhaj Ahsan, a technology professional, and Mohammed Imran Khan, restaurateur — from Telangana, died in the attack. India’s High Commissioner Sanjiv Kohli had earlier said seven Indian citizens and two persons of Indian Origin were missing after the attack.

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Stories of the victims of the New Zealand mosque attack
5 years, 9 months ago

Stories of the victims of the New Zealand mosque attack

Associated Press  

An attack on a New Zealand mosque took the lives of 50 worshippers Friday and left dozens more wounded when a white supremacist opened fire and live-streamed the shootings. “I’m sure this bloody crime doesn’t represent the New Zealanders.” ___ LILIK ABDUL HAMID The longtime aircraft maintenance engineer at Air New Zealand was killed in the Al Noor mosque when …

Christchurch terror attack: five Indians confirmed dead
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch terror attack: five Indians confirmed dead

The Hindu  

Five Indians were among the 50 people killed by a gunman who opened fire on worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch, in the worst attack on Muslims in New Zealand, the Indian High Commission said on Sunday. In another tweet later, the High Commission informed that Immigration NZ has set up a dedicated webpage to expedite visa for family members …

5 Indians confirmed dead in NZ shooting massacre
5 years, 9 months ago

5 Indians confirmed dead in NZ shooting massacre

Deccan Chronicle  

Christchurch: Five Indians were among the 50 people killed by a white supremacist, who opened fire on worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch, in the worst attack on Muslims in New Zealand, the Indian High Commission said Sunday. On Friday, shortly after the attack, India's High Commissioner in New Zealand Sanjiv Kohli had tweeted that "there are 9 missing persons …

New Zealand terror attack: 5 Indians confirmed dead; High Commission issues helpline numbers for families of victims
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand terror attack: 5 Indians confirmed dead; High Commission issues helpline numbers for families of victims

India TV News  

Five Indians were among the 50 people killed by a white supremacist, who opened fire on worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch, in the worst attack on Muslims in New Zealand, the Indian High Commission said Sunday. The high commission identified the victims as: Maheboob Khokhar Ramiz Vora Asif Vora Ansi Alibava Ozair Kadir In another tweet later, the high …

5 Indians among 50 killed in New Zealand mosque shootings
5 years, 9 months ago

5 Indians among 50 killed in New Zealand mosque shootings

India Today  

At least five Indians, including three individuals from Gujarat, were killed in Friday's shooting incidents at two separate mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. "With a very heavy heart we share the news of loss of precious lives of our 5 nationals in ghastly terror attack in #Christchurch -- Maheboob Khokhar, Ramiz Vora, Asif Vora, Ansi Alibava, Ozair Kadir," the High …

New Zealand mosque shooting: Woman from Kerala among 49 killed in terror attack at Christchurch
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shooting: Woman from Kerala among 49 killed in terror attack at Christchurch

Firstpost  

A Keralite woman was among the 49 people killed in the Christchurch terror attacks and this was confirmed by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in a Facebook post Saturday. “The death of Anshi Karippakulam has been confirmed and her family has been intimated,” a top police official told PTI. Vijayan, in his Facebook post, termed as shocking, the news that a …

New Zealand mosque shootings: Indian national Farhaj Ahsan, earlier reported missing, confirmed dead
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shootings: Indian national Farhaj Ahsan, earlier reported missing, confirmed dead

Firstpost  

Farhaj Ahsan originally hailed from Tolichowki in Hyderabad and was an MS graduate from the University of Auckland at New Zealand. Farhaj Ahsan, an Indian national who was earlier reported missing in New Zealand, is now confirmed to have died in the terrorist attack in the country on Friday. Ahsan originally hailed from Tolichowki in Hyderabad and was an MS …

Christchurch terror attack: two from Telangana, one from Kerala succumb to injuries
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch terror attack: two from Telangana, one from Kerala succumb to injuries

The Hindu  

Two persons from Telangana and one from Kerala are known to have died in the mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, reports said on Saturday. Family members said he moved to New Zealand in 2002 and married a resident. She told us of his death.” Anzi Bavva, 27, wife of Ponnath Abadul Nazar of Thiruvallur, went to New Zealand with …

7 Indians, 2 of Indian origin still missing after New Zealand mosque shootouts
5 years, 9 months ago

7 Indians, 2 of Indian origin still missing after New Zealand mosque shootouts

Deccan Chronicle  

Christchurch: India's High Commission in New Zealand on Saturday said that it has been pursuing with local authorities whereabouts of seven Indians and two Indian-origin persons after the terror attacks on two Christchurch mosques. Also r in regular touch with their families," the Twitter account of the Indian High Commission in New Zealand said. On Friday, the Twitter account of …

Christchurch mosque shootings: India pursuing with New Zealand whereabouts of 7 Indians, 2 PIOs
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch mosque shootings: India pursuing with New Zealand whereabouts of 7 Indians, 2 PIOs

India TV News  

India's High Commission in New Zealand on Saturday said that it has been pursuing with local authorities whereabouts of seven Indians and two Indian-origin persons after the terror attacks on two Christchurch mosques. On Friday, the Twitter account of India's High Commissioner in New Zealand Sanjiv Kohli tweeted: "As per updates received from multiple sources there are 9 missing persons …

Christchurch mosque terror attack will change fabric of international sports hosting: New Zealand Cricket CEO David White
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch mosque terror attack will change fabric of international sports hosting: New Zealand Cricket CEO David White

Firstpost  

The Bangladesh cricket team escaped unhurt despite being in close vicinity of a shooting attack on a mosque at Christchurch but its tour of New Zealand was called off. Auckland: The Christchurch mass shootings will have far-reaching implications for hosting sporting events in New Zealand and elsewhere, according to New Zealand Cricket CEO David White, who said the impression of …

New Zealand mosque terror attack: 49 killed, 9 Indians missing
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque terror attack: 49 killed, 9 Indians missing

India TV News  

In the deadliest incident of violence in New Zealand in over seven decades, at least 49 people were killed and and 48 others, including an Indian, injured when at least two gunmen, said to be right-wing extremists, opened indiscriminate fire during Friday prayers at two mosques in Christchurch city. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Friday was "one of New Zealand's …

Foreigners among those targeted in New Zealand mosque attack
5 years, 9 months ago

Foreigners among those targeted in New Zealand mosque attack

Associated Press  

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Several of those killed or wounded in the shooting rampage at two New Zealand mosques on Friday were from the Middle East or South Asia, according to initial reports from several governments. Bangladesh’s honorary consul in Auckland, Shafiqur Rahman Bhuiyan, told The Associated Press that “so far” three Bangladeshis were among those killed and four or …

Five Indians confirmed dead in New Zealand mosque attacks
5 years, 9 months ago

Five Indians confirmed dead in New Zealand mosque attacks

India Today  

At least five Indians have died in the March 16 terror attacks on two Christchurch mosques in New Zealand. India's High Commission in New Zealand had, earlier in the day, said it had been pursuing with local authorities whereabouts of seven Indians and two Indian-origin persons. His brother Khursheed, who is in Hyderabad spoke to India Today and said they …

Pak Foreign Office confirms deaths of six Pakistanis in New Zealand terror attacks
5 years, 9 months ago

Pak Foreign Office confirms deaths of six Pakistanis in New Zealand terror attacks

India Today  

Six Pakistani nationals were killed in the terror attack on two mosques in New Zealand and one of them died while he was reportedly attempting to stop the shooter. Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Faisal confirmed that six Pakistanis were among 49 worshippers killed by an Australia-born gunman at two mosques during Friday prayers in New Zealand's Christchurch city. Faisal said …

9 Indians missing in New Zealand shootings; 1 identified from Hyderabad
5 years, 9 months ago

9 Indians missing in New Zealand shootings; 1 identified from Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

New Zealand: At least nine Indian origin were listed missing from Friday morning’s Christchurch shootings at two New Zealand mosques in which 49 people died, Indian envoy to New Zealand Sanjiv Kohli tweeted, citing updates received from multiple sources. Indian shot in New Zealand mosque attack, his Hyderabad family seeks urgent visa https://t.co/2Q8EYFnZ6F — Asaduddin Owaisi March 15, 2019 In …

New Zealand: Nine Indians missing after Christchurch shootings
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand: Nine Indians missing after Christchurch shootings

India TV News  

At least 9 people of Indian nationality or Indian origin are missing after Friday's shootings at two mosques in New Zealand's Christchurch left 49 people dead, High Commissioner Sanjiv Kohli said. Gunmen said to be whites opened indiscriminate fire at two mosques -- Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Avenue Mosque -- in Christchurch during prayers in what New Zealand Prime …

New Zealand mosque shooting: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and other cricketers express solidarity with victims of Christchurch massacre
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shooting: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and other cricketers express solidarity with victims of Christchurch massacre

Firstpost  

Here’s how cricketers reacted after the unfortunate terror attacks in Christchurch in New Zealand which shook the whole world The terror attack on two New Zealand mosques, that led to the death of 49 people and from which the Bangladesh cricket team had a narrow escape, drew condemnation from the cricket fraternity with India captain Virat Kohli calling it “shocking …

Indian Shot in NZ Mosque Terror Attack, Family Seeks Urgent Visa
5 years, 9 months ago

Indian Shot in NZ Mosque Terror Attack, Family Seeks Urgent Visa

The Quint  

"The family only wants the government to expedite the visa to New Zealand. The police said that a man dressed in black with a helmet walked into the back of the Linwood mosque and began firing at people praying in the mosque, killing at least 30 worshipers. At the same time, the Al-Noor mosque which was also located in Christchurch, …

New Zealand mosque shooting at Christchurch: Officials arrest 3; suspected shooter a white supremacist who live-streamed Friday attack
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shooting at Christchurch: Officials arrest 3; suspected shooter a white supremacist who live-streamed Friday attack

Firstpost  

Even though there is no official confirmation about the motives of the suspects in the New Zealand mosque shootings, preliminary media reports and one of the suspects’ ‘self-declaration’ of sorts suggests Islamophobic and anti-immigrant undercurrents to the deadly attack. At least, 49 people were killed in two separate shooting incidents at two mosques in New Zealand, in what Prime Minister …

New Zealand mosque shooting: Nine dead in shooting at Christchurch's Masjid al Noor; PM says 'one of NZ's darkest days'
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shooting: Nine dead in shooting at Christchurch's Masjid al Noor; PM says 'one of NZ's darkest days'

Firstpost  

At least one gunman who targeted crowded mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch killed a number of people on Friday, police said, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern describing the shooting as ‘one of New Zealand’s darkest days’. Christchurch: At least one gunman who targeted crowded mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch killed a number of people …

Christchurch mass shooting Live: 40 killed, confirms New Zealand PM
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch mass shooting Live: 40 killed, confirms New Zealand PM

The Hindu  

As many as 49 people were killed and many injured in shooting in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called the massacre as one of the "darkest days" of the country. He calls them the “latest example of rising racism and Islamophobia.” Tweeting in English and Turkish, he says: “On behalf of …

New Zealand mosque attacks: What we know so far
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque attacks: What we know so far

Al Jazeera  

Here’s everything we know so far about the shootings that left at least 49 people dead at two mosques in Christchurch. Two mosques in the city of Christchurch in New Zealand were attacked on Friday, with at least 49 people killed and more than 40 others wounded as Muslims worshipped. In a post on Twitter, the New Zealand’s police said …

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