Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his deep condolences over the tragic New Orleans attack which snapped 15 lives in connection with New Year celebrations. Strongly reacting to the incident on Thursday, he dubbed it as a “cowardly terrorist attack” and gave his heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families.
What did Modi tweet on New Orleans attack?
Shared on his handle on Twitter, PM Modi wrote,
“We strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack in New Orleans. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. May they find strength and solace as they heal from this tragedy.”
Attack Details
The horrifying incident unfolded on Wednesday in New Orleans when 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar rammed his truck into a crowd of New Year revelers before opening fire. The assault left 15 people dead and injured at least 30 others. Authorities revealed that Jabbar, a US Army veteran who served in Afghanistan, had an ISIS flag attached to his vehicle.
After the incident, Jabbar was shot to death in an exchange of bullets with police forces. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is treating it as a terror attack, where it is indicated that there must have been a few accomplices also.
Guns, explosives, and other equipment were found inside his car; hence, he was a huge threat to mankind.
According to New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick,
“The suspect was very determined to cause mass destruction and devastation.”
Background of the Attackee
Jabbar was a regular soldier in the US Army from 2007 to 2015 and a reservist from then until 2020. He was deployed to Afghanistan during his service and rose to the rank of staff sergeant. His motive for committing such atrocities is still under investigation, but there are indications that extremist influences might have played a role.
The attack, targeting innocent civilians to celebrate the New Year, sent shockwaves all over the world, prompting leaders like PM Modi to express solidarity with the victims.
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