Five Indians confirmed dead in New Zealand mosque attacks
At least five Indian have died in the March 16 terror attacks on two Christchurch mosques in New Zealand, sources said.
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
At least five Indian have died in the March 16 terror attacks on two Christchurch mosques in New Zealand, sources said.
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
At least five Indian have died in the March 16 terror attacks on two Christchurch mosques in New Zealand, sources said.
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 (PIOs). Two Indians are receiving treatments, the Indian mission added.
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Of the missing people, four were from Gujarat. All of them died. Three were from Hyderabad, of which two succumbed to their injuries. One is being treated in a local hospital.
At least 49 worshippers were killed on Friday in attacks on the Al Noor Mosque in central Christchurch and the Linwood Mosque in the city's outer suburb, in what appeared to be the worst attack on Muslims in a western country.
One of the above-mentioned deceased is Musa Wali. News agency ANI on Saturday reported that Haji Ali Patel, as saying, that his brother, Musa Wali, died while undergoing treatment at the hospital.
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"My brother and his wife had gone together to the mosque. My brother was shot in the back and was rushed to a hospital by police. My sister-in-law followed him to hospital but wasn't allowed to meet. They are not able to contact us. I urge the Central government, PM Modi, EAM Sushma Swaraj and the Gujarat chief minister to help them reunite," Patel had earlier told ANI.
Second is Mohammad Farhaj Ahsan, who had reported been missing since the shooting.
"We have just received the message from the New Zealand authorities that Ahsan passed away in the shooting," his brother Khasim Khan told Hindustan Times.
Approximately 200,000 Indian and Indian-origin people live in New Zealand. There are over 30,000 Indian students in the country, according to the Indian High Commission's data on its website.
On Friday, India's High Commissioner in New Zealand Sanjiv Kohli tweeted: "As per updates received from multiple sources there are 9 missing persons of indian nationality/ origin. Official confirmation still awaited. Huge crime against humanity. Our prayers with their families".
In New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on Friday that India's High Commission in New Zealand was in touch with local authorities for more information.
The gunman at one mosque was an Australian-born citizen, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in Sydney, describing him as "an extremist, right-wing, violent terrorist".
(with inputs from agencies)
In photos: New Zealand terrorist attack
Slide 1 of 37: Police stand outside a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. Multiple people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of people attending Friday prayers, as New Zealand police warned people to stay indoors as they tried to determine if more than one gunman was involved. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 2 of 37: Brothers Omar and Yama Nabi speak to the media about losing their father Haji Daoud in the mosque attacks, at the district court in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 16, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su
Slide 3 of 37: Ash Mohammed, right, talks to a police officer about his father and two brothers who are missing near the Masjid Al Noor mosque, site of one of the mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 4 of 37: A supporter of Islamic Action Front party holds up a copy of the Koran as he shouts slogans as he takes part in a sit-in near the New Zealand Consulate against shooting at the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, in Amman, Jordan, March 15, 2019. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed
Slide 5 of 37: Police investigate a property at Somerville Street on March 15, in Dunedin, New Zealand. Residents have been evacuated off the street as police investigate a property believed to be related to the deadly terror attacks in Christchurch today.
Slide 6 of 37: Police pay a visit to reassure the staff of the Wellington Masjid mosque in Kilbirnie in Wellington on March 15, after a shooting incident at two mosques in Christchurch.
Slide 7 of 37: Survivor Ahmed Al-Mahmoud (C) waits at the police cordon on Deans Rd near the Al Noor mosque on March 15, 2019 in Christchurch, New Zealand. 40 people have been confirmed dead and more than 20 are injured following attacks at two mosques in Christchurch.
Slide 8 of 37: Flowers are placed on the front steps of the Wellington Masjid mosque in Kilbirnie in Wellington on March 15, 2019, after a shooting incident at two mosques in Christchurch. - Attacks on two Christchurch mosques left at least 49 dead on March 15, with one gunman -- identified as an Australian extremist -- apparently livestreaming the assault that triggered the lockdown of the New Zealand city.
Slide 9 of 37: A flight notice board shows cancelled flights into Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. Multiple people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of worshippers attending Friday prayers on what the prime minister called "one of New Zealand's darkest days," as authorities detained four people and defused explosive devices in what appeared to be a carefully planned attack.
Slide 10 of 37: A Muslim family waits outside a hospital after a shooting incident in Christchurch on March 15, 2019. - Attacks on two Christchurch mosques left at least 49 dead on March 15, with one gunman -- identified as an Australian extremist -- apparently livestreaming the assault that triggered the lockdown of the New Zealand city.
Slide 11 of 37: Nazmul Hassan Papon (C) president of Bangladesh Cricket Board and a member of parliament speaks during a press conference in Dhaka on March 15, 2019. - Bangladesh's cricket board head said on March 15, its players will now not travel anywhere without proper security assurances, after the national team narrowly escaped the New Zealand attacks.
Slide 12 of 37: CAPTION: WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: Police Commissioner Mike Bush speaks to media during a press conference at Royal Society Te Aparangi on March 15, 2019 in Wellington, New Zealand. One person is in custody and police are searching for another gunmen following several shootings at mosques in Christchurch. Police have not confirmed the number of casualties or fatalities. All schools and businesses are in lock down as police continue to search for other gunmen. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)
Slide 13 of 37: CAPTION: WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: Prime Minister Jacinda Aredrn speaks to media during a press conference at Parliament on March 15, 2019 in Wellington, New Zealand. One person is in custody and police are searching for another gunmen following several shootings at mosques in Christchurch. Police have not confirmed the number of casualties or fatalities. All schools and businesses are in lock down as police continue to search for other gunmen. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)
Slide 14 of 37: A message from Mayor Lianne Dalziel after shooting at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 15, 2019, in this handout still image obtained from a social media video. CHRISTCHURCH CITY MAYOR via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.
Slide 15 of 37: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaking at Kirribilli House on March 15, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. Four people are in custody following shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Police have not confirmed how many people were killed in the attack. The deaths occurred at Al Noor mosque on and the Linwood Masjid in Christchurch. (Photo by James Gourley/Getty Images)
Slide 16 of 37: CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: Police officers cordon off the area after gunmen attacked the two mosques and fired multiple times during Friday prayers in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 15, 2019. At least nine people were reportedly killed in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, local media reported Friday. (Photo by Diederik van Heyningen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
Slide 17 of 37: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: Police maintain a presence outside the Porchester Masjid Mosque in Manurewa on March 15, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. Four people are in custody following shootings at two mosques in Christchurch this afternoon, and the number of fatalities has yet to be confirmed. New Zealanders have been urged to not attend evening prayers today following the attacks. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Slide 18 of 37: CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: A helicopter is seen as security measures are taken after gunmen attacked the two mosques and fired multiple times during Friday prayers in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 15, 2019. At least nine people were reportedly killed in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, local media reported Friday. (Photo by Diederik van Heyningen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
Slide 19 of 37: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: Armed police maintain a presence outside the Masijd Ayesha Mosque in Manurewa on March 15, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. Four people are in custody following shootings at two mosques in Christchurch this afternoon, and the number of fatalities has yet to be confirmed. New Zealanders have been urged to not attend evening prayers today following the attacks. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Slide 20 of 37: Witnesses and police at the south end of Deans Avenue after a shooting incident at the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 15, 2019. REUTERS/SNPA/David Alexander ATTENTION EDITORS - NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
Slide 21 of 37: Armed police following a shooting at the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 15, 2019. REUTERS/SNPA/Martin Hunter ATTENTION EDITORS - NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
Slide 22 of 37: AOS (Armed Offenders Squad) members push back a member of the public following a shooting at the Masjid Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand,, March 15, 2019. REUTERS/SNPA/Martin Hunter ATTENTION EDITORS - NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
Slide 23 of 37: AOS (Armed Offenders Squad) member following a shooting at the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 15, 2019. REUTERS/SNPA/Martin Hunter ATTENTION EDITORS - NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
Slide 24 of 37: A police officer photographs a witness near a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. Multiple people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of people attending Friday prayers, as New Zealand police warned people to stay indoors as they tried to determine if more than one gunman was involved.
Slide 25 of 37: Police talk to witnesses near a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. Multiple people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of people attending Friday prayers, as New Zealand police warned people to stay indoors as they tried to determine if more than one gunman was involved. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 26 of 37: An image grab from TV New Zealand taken on March 15, 2019 shows armed New Zealand special forces arriving outside the mosque following a shooting in Christchurch. - At least one gunman who targeted crowded mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch killed a number of people, police said, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern describing the shooting as 'one of New Zealand's darkest days'. (Photo by Laurent FIEVET / TV New Zealand / AFP) / New Zealand OUT / XGTY----EDITORS NOTE ----RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE MANDATORY CREDIT ' AFP PHOTO / TV New Zealand / NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS- NO ARCHIVE (Photo credit should read LAURENT FIEVET/AFP/Getty Images)
Slide 27 of 37: An image grab from TV New Zealand taken on March 15, 2019 shows a New Zealand police officer walking past ambulances at a hospital following a shooting at a mosque in Christchurch. - At least one gunman who targeted crowded mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch killed a number of people, police said, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern describing the shooting as 'one of New Zealand's darkest days'. (Photo by Laurent FIEVET / TV New Zealand / AFP) / New Zealand OUT / XGTY----EDITORS NOTE ----RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE MANDATORY CREDIT ' AFP PHOTO / TV New Zealand / NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS- NO ARCHIVE (Photo credit should read LAURENT FIEVET/AFP/Getty Images)
Slide 28 of 37: Police attempt to clear people from outside a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. Many people were killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, a witness said. Police have not yet described the scale of the shooting but urged people in central Christchurch to stay indoors.(AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 29 of 37: Ambulances parked outside a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. Many people were killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, a witness said. Police have not yet described the scale of the shooting but urged people in central Christchurch to stay indoors. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 30 of 37: CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: Members of the public react in front of the Masjd Al Noor Mosque as they fear for their relatives on March 15, 2019 in Christchurch, New Zealand. One person is in custody and police are searching for other gunmen after a man entered Al Noor Mosque near Hagley Park with automatic rifles and opened fire. Armed police are at second mosque in suburb of Linwood. The number of casualties and fatalities has yet to be confirmed. Streets near the mosques have been evacuated, and schools and businesses around the city are now in lock down . (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)
Slide 31 of 37: In this hand out picture taken by by Pete Marsden a man makes a phone call next to car with shattered windows near the mosque after a firing incident in Christchurch on March 15, 2019. - A gunman opened fire inside the Masjid al Noor mosque during afternoon prayers, causing multiple fatalities. (Photo by Pete MARSDEN / AFP) / XGTY----EDITORS NOTE ----RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE MANDATORY CREDIT ' AFP PHOTO / PETE MARSDEN / NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS- NO ARCHIVE (Photo credit should read PETE MARSDEN/AFP/Getty Images)
Slide 32 of 37: A police officer attempts to move people away from across the road from a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. A witness says a number of people have been killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. Police urge people to stay indoors.(AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 33 of 37: People wait outside a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. Many people were killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, a witness said. Police have not yet described the scale of the shooting but urged people in central Christchurch to stay indoors. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 34 of 37: Armed police patrol outside a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. A witness says many people have been killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 35 of 37: People wait outside across the road outside a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. A number of people were killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, a witness said. Police have not yet described the scale of the shooting but urged people in central Christchurch to stay indoors. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 36 of 37: Ambulance staff take a man from outside a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. A witness says many people have been killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 37 of 37: Police officers search the area near the Masjid Al Noor mosque, site of one of the mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 1 of 37: Police stand outside a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. Multiple people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of people attending Friday prayers, as New Zealand police warned people to stay indoors as they tried to determine if more than one gunman was involved. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
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At least 49 people have died and more are injured in shootings at two mosques on March 15, 2019 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The Al Noor mosque and Linwood masjid were attacked earlier in the day and police have captured four suspects as parts of the city remain on lockdown.
(Pictured) Police officers seen outside the mosque.
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
At least five Indian have died in the March 16 terror attacks on two Christchurch mosques in New Zealand, sources said.
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
At least five Indian have died in the March 16 terror attacks on two Christchurch mosques in New Zealand, sources said.
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 (PIOs). Two Indians are receiving treatments, the Indian mission added.
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Of the missing people, four were from Gujarat. All of them died. Three were from Hyderabad, of which two succumbed to their injuries. One is being treated in a local hospital.
At least 49 worshippers were killed on Friday in attacks on the Al Noor Mosque in central Christchurch and the Linwood Mosque in the city's outer suburb, in what appeared to be the worst attack on Muslims in a western country.
One of the above-mentioned deceased is Musa Wali. News agency ANI on Saturday reported that Haji Ali Patel, as saying, that his brother, Musa Wali, died while undergoing treatment at the hospital.
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"My brother and his wife had gone together to the mosque. My brother was shot in the back and was rushed to a hospital by police. My sister-in-law followed him to hospital but wasn't allowed to meet. They are not able to contact us. I urge the Central government, PM Modi, EAM Sushma Swaraj and the Gujarat chief minister to help them reunite," Patel had earlier told ANI.
Second is Mohammad Farhaj Ahsan, who had reported been missing since the shooting.
"We have just received the message from the New Zealand authorities that Ahsan passed away in the shooting," his brother Khasim Khan told Hindustan Times.
Approximately 200,000 Indian and Indian-origin people live in New Zealand. There are over 30,000 Indian students in the country, according to the Indian High Commission's data on its website.
On Friday, India's High Commissioner in New Zealand Sanjiv Kohli tweeted: "As per updates received from multiple sources there are 9 missing persons of indian nationality/ origin. Official confirmation still awaited. Huge crime against humanity. Our prayers with their families".
In New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on Friday that India's High Commission in New Zealand was in touch with local authorities for more information.
The gunman at one mosque was an Australian-born citizen, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in Sydney, describing him as "an extremist, right-wing, violent terrorist".
(with inputs from agencies)
In photos: New Zealand terrorist attack
Slide 1 of 37: Police stand outside a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. Multiple people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of people attending Friday prayers, as New Zealand police warned people to stay indoors as they tried to determine if more than one gunman was involved. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 2 of 37: Brothers Omar and Yama Nabi speak to the media about losing their father Haji Daoud in the mosque attacks, at the district court in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 16, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su
Slide 3 of 37: Ash Mohammed, right, talks to a police officer about his father and two brothers who are missing near the Masjid Al Noor mosque, site of one of the mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 4 of 37: A supporter of Islamic Action Front party holds up a copy of the Koran as he shouts slogans as he takes part in a sit-in near the New Zealand Consulate against shooting at the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, in Amman, Jordan, March 15, 2019. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed
Slide 5 of 37: Police investigate a property at Somerville Street on March 15, in Dunedin, New Zealand. Residents have been evacuated off the street as police investigate a property believed to be related to the deadly terror attacks in Christchurch today.
Slide 6 of 37: Police pay a visit to reassure the staff of the Wellington Masjid mosque in Kilbirnie in Wellington on March 15, after a shooting incident at two mosques in Christchurch.
Slide 7 of 37: Survivor Ahmed Al-Mahmoud (C) waits at the police cordon on Deans Rd near the Al Noor mosque on March 15, 2019 in Christchurch, New Zealand. 40 people have been confirmed dead and more than 20 are injured following attacks at two mosques in Christchurch.
Slide 8 of 37: Flowers are placed on the front steps of the Wellington Masjid mosque in Kilbirnie in Wellington on March 15, 2019, after a shooting incident at two mosques in Christchurch. - Attacks on two Christchurch mosques left at least 49 dead on March 15, with one gunman -- identified as an Australian extremist -- apparently livestreaming the assault that triggered the lockdown of the New Zealand city.
Slide 9 of 37: A flight notice board shows cancelled flights into Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. Multiple people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of worshippers attending Friday prayers on what the prime minister called "one of New Zealand's darkest days," as authorities detained four people and defused explosive devices in what appeared to be a carefully planned attack.
Slide 10 of 37: A Muslim family waits outside a hospital after a shooting incident in Christchurch on March 15, 2019. - Attacks on two Christchurch mosques left at least 49 dead on March 15, with one gunman -- identified as an Australian extremist -- apparently livestreaming the assault that triggered the lockdown of the New Zealand city.
Slide 11 of 37: Nazmul Hassan Papon (C) president of Bangladesh Cricket Board and a member of parliament speaks during a press conference in Dhaka on March 15, 2019. - Bangladesh's cricket board head said on March 15, its players will now not travel anywhere without proper security assurances, after the national team narrowly escaped the New Zealand attacks.
Slide 12 of 37: CAPTION: WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: Police Commissioner Mike Bush speaks to media during a press conference at Royal Society Te Aparangi on March 15, 2019 in Wellington, New Zealand. One person is in custody and police are searching for another gunmen following several shootings at mosques in Christchurch. Police have not confirmed the number of casualties or fatalities. All schools and businesses are in lock down as police continue to search for other gunmen. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)
Slide 13 of 37: CAPTION: WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: Prime Minister Jacinda Aredrn speaks to media during a press conference at Parliament on March 15, 2019 in Wellington, New Zealand. One person is in custody and police are searching for another gunmen following several shootings at mosques in Christchurch. Police have not confirmed the number of casualties or fatalities. All schools and businesses are in lock down as police continue to search for other gunmen. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)
Slide 14 of 37: A message from Mayor Lianne Dalziel after shooting at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 15, 2019, in this handout still image obtained from a social media video. CHRISTCHURCH CITY MAYOR via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.
Slide 15 of 37: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaking at Kirribilli House on March 15, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. Four people are in custody following shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Police have not confirmed how many people were killed in the attack. The deaths occurred at Al Noor mosque on and the Linwood Masjid in Christchurch. (Photo by James Gourley/Getty Images)
Slide 16 of 37: CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: Police officers cordon off the area after gunmen attacked the two mosques and fired multiple times during Friday prayers in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 15, 2019. At least nine people were reportedly killed in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, local media reported Friday. (Photo by Diederik van Heyningen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
Slide 17 of 37: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: Police maintain a presence outside the Porchester Masjid Mosque in Manurewa on March 15, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. Four people are in custody following shootings at two mosques in Christchurch this afternoon, and the number of fatalities has yet to be confirmed. New Zealanders have been urged to not attend evening prayers today following the attacks. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Slide 18 of 37: CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: A helicopter is seen as security measures are taken after gunmen attacked the two mosques and fired multiple times during Friday prayers in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 15, 2019. At least nine people were reportedly killed in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, local media reported Friday. (Photo by Diederik van Heyningen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
Slide 19 of 37: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: Armed police maintain a presence outside the Masijd Ayesha Mosque in Manurewa on March 15, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. Four people are in custody following shootings at two mosques in Christchurch this afternoon, and the number of fatalities has yet to be confirmed. New Zealanders have been urged to not attend evening prayers today following the attacks. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Slide 20 of 37: Witnesses and police at the south end of Deans Avenue after a shooting incident at the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 15, 2019. REUTERS/SNPA/David Alexander ATTENTION EDITORS - NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
Slide 21 of 37: Armed police following a shooting at the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 15, 2019. REUTERS/SNPA/Martin Hunter ATTENTION EDITORS - NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
Slide 22 of 37: AOS (Armed Offenders Squad) members push back a member of the public following a shooting at the Masjid Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand,, March 15, 2019. REUTERS/SNPA/Martin Hunter ATTENTION EDITORS - NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
Slide 23 of 37: AOS (Armed Offenders Squad) member following a shooting at the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 15, 2019. REUTERS/SNPA/Martin Hunter ATTENTION EDITORS - NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
Slide 24 of 37: A police officer photographs a witness near a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. Multiple people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of people attending Friday prayers, as New Zealand police warned people to stay indoors as they tried to determine if more than one gunman was involved.
Slide 25 of 37: Police talk to witnesses near a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. Multiple people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of people attending Friday prayers, as New Zealand police warned people to stay indoors as they tried to determine if more than one gunman was involved. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 26 of 37: An image grab from TV New Zealand taken on March 15, 2019 shows armed New Zealand special forces arriving outside the mosque following a shooting in Christchurch. - At least one gunman who targeted crowded mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch killed a number of people, police said, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern describing the shooting as 'one of New Zealand's darkest days'. (Photo by Laurent FIEVET / TV New Zealand / AFP) / New Zealand OUT / XGTY----EDITORS NOTE ----RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE MANDATORY CREDIT ' AFP PHOTO / TV New Zealand / NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS- NO ARCHIVE (Photo credit should read LAURENT FIEVET/AFP/Getty Images)
Slide 27 of 37: An image grab from TV New Zealand taken on March 15, 2019 shows a New Zealand police officer walking past ambulances at a hospital following a shooting at a mosque in Christchurch. - At least one gunman who targeted crowded mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch killed a number of people, police said, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern describing the shooting as 'one of New Zealand's darkest days'. (Photo by Laurent FIEVET / TV New Zealand / AFP) / New Zealand OUT / XGTY----EDITORS NOTE ----RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE MANDATORY CREDIT ' AFP PHOTO / TV New Zealand / NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS- NO ARCHIVE (Photo credit should read LAURENT FIEVET/AFP/Getty Images)
Slide 28 of 37: Police attempt to clear people from outside a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. Many people were killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, a witness said. Police have not yet described the scale of the shooting but urged people in central Christchurch to stay indoors.(AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 29 of 37: Ambulances parked outside a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. Many people were killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, a witness said. Police have not yet described the scale of the shooting but urged people in central Christchurch to stay indoors. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 30 of 37: CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: Members of the public react in front of the Masjd Al Noor Mosque as they fear for their relatives on March 15, 2019 in Christchurch, New Zealand. One person is in custody and police are searching for other gunmen after a man entered Al Noor Mosque near Hagley Park with automatic rifles and opened fire. Armed police are at second mosque in suburb of Linwood. The number of casualties and fatalities has yet to be confirmed. Streets near the mosques have been evacuated, and schools and businesses around the city are now in lock down . (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)
Slide 31 of 37: In this hand out picture taken by by Pete Marsden a man makes a phone call next to car with shattered windows near the mosque after a firing incident in Christchurch on March 15, 2019. - A gunman opened fire inside the Masjid al Noor mosque during afternoon prayers, causing multiple fatalities. (Photo by Pete MARSDEN / AFP) / XGTY----EDITORS NOTE ----RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE MANDATORY CREDIT ' AFP PHOTO / PETE MARSDEN / NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS- NO ARCHIVE (Photo credit should read PETE MARSDEN/AFP/Getty Images)
Slide 32 of 37: A police officer attempts to move people away from across the road from a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. A witness says a number of people have been killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. Police urge people to stay indoors.(AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 33 of 37: People wait outside a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. Many people were killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, a witness said. Police have not yet described the scale of the shooting but urged people in central Christchurch to stay indoors. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 34 of 37: Armed police patrol outside a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. A witness says many people have been killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 35 of 37: People wait outside across the road outside a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. A number of people were killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, a witness said. Police have not yet described the scale of the shooting but urged people in central Christchurch to stay indoors. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 36 of 37: Ambulance staff take a man from outside a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. A witness says many people have been killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 37 of 37: Police officers search the area near the Masjid Al Noor mosque, site of one of the mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Slide 1 of 37: Police stand outside a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. Multiple people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of people attending Friday prayers, as New Zealand police warned people to stay indoors as they tried to determine if more than one gunman was involved. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
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At least 49 people have died and more are injured in shootings at two mosques on March 15, 2019 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The Al Noor mosque and Linwood masjid were attacked earlier in the day and police have captured four suspects as parts of the city remain on lockdown.
(Pictured) Police officers seen outside the mosque.
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