Shinzo Abe shot: PM Modi says ‘Deeply distressed by the attack on my dear friend’

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday Tweeted for Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who had reportedly collapsed after apparently being shot in the chest while he was delivering a speech in Nara City.

He was soon rushed to the hospital where he is reported to be in “cardiopulmonary arrest.”

PM Modi tweeted for his friend Shinzo Abe.

Deeply distressed by the attack on my dear friend Abe Shinzo. Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family, and the people of Japan.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2022

Japan PM on Shinzo Abe being shot

Japan PM Fumio Kishida called the incident as barbaric and malicious. He said it cannot be tolerated.

Kishida said that they are trying everything to save him at this moment and doctors are working very hard to save him.

It is barbaric and malicious and it cannot be tolerated. We will do everything we can…At this moment, doctors are working very hard to save Mr. Abe: Japanese PM Fumio Kishida

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— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2022

Boris Johnson on attack on Shinzo Abe 

Boris Johnson said that he is saddened by the  news about the attack on Shinzo Abe.

Utterly appalled and saddened to hear about the despicable attack on Shinzo Abe.

My thoughts are with his family and loved ones.

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) July 8, 2022

When was Abe shot? 

According to the reports, he was shot at around 11:30 am.

It is said that he suffered an injury on the right side of neck.

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This is a developing story.