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PM Modi Offers Condolences to Canada After Tragic School Shooting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed India's solidarity and offered heartfelt condolences to Canada following a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. The incident at a secondary school resulted in 10 fatalities, including the suspect who was found dead. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described the shootings as devastating, offering prayers to the bereaved families. Authorities reported multiple victims at the school and a second linked site, with several others injured and receiving medical treatment.

Key Points: Modi Condoles Canada Shooting, India Stands in Solidarity

  • Modi offers condolences to Canada
  • Shooting at Tumbler Ridge school leaves 10 dead
  • Suspect found dead from self-inflicted injury
  • Canadian PM Mark Carney voices devastation
  • Six victims found dead inside the school
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"India stands in solidarity": PM Modi offers condolences to Canadian PM after shooting incident

PM Narendra Modi expresses India's solidarity with Canada after a mass shooting in British Columbia leaves 10 dead, including the suspect.

"Deeply shocked by the horrendous shooting in Canada... India stands in solidarity with the people of Canada - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, February 11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed his heartfelt condolences to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney following the mass shooting incident in the north american coinrty's Tumbler Ridge area in British Columbia that left 10 dead, including the suspect.

In a post on X, PM Modi conveyed India's solidarity with the people of Canada during what he described as a moment of profound grief, extending his solace to the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery to those injured.

"Deeply shocked by the horrendous shooting in Canada. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. India stands in solidarity with the people of Canada in this moment of profound grief," the Prime Minister stated in his post.

According to a release by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), a total of 9 people were killed by the suspect, who was found dead in "what appears to be a self-inflicted injury."

The police stated that the incident took place on Tuesday afternoon at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.

Authorities confirmed that six victims were found dead inside the school, while another succumbed to injuries during transport.

The police stated that during the course of the investigation, a second site was found, suspected to be linked to the incident, where two more victims were found dead.

Two victims with serious or life-threatening injuries were airlifted to the hospital, while a total of 25 people were being evaluated and treated at the local medical centre for injuries that are not considered life-threatening.

Following the incident, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney voiced profound devastation over the horrific shootings, in one of the country's most tragic incidents in recent years.

"I am devastated by today's horrific shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. My prayers and deepest condolences are with the families and friends who have lost loved ones to these horrific acts of violence," Carney stated in a post on X.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Very sad. These shootings in North America are becoming too common. We must learn from this and strengthen our own school security measures in India. Jai Hind.
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David E
As someone living in Vancouver, this hits close to home. Thank you, PM Modi, for the kind words. In times of grief, such messages of support from global leaders mean a lot. The community here is in shock.
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Anjali F
A terrible tragedy. While the PM's condolences are appropriate, I sometimes wish our foreign policy stance was this consistently compassionate with all nations, regardless of political tensions. Just a thought. The loss of innocent lives is always a tragedy.
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Karthik V
Shocking news. So many young lives lost. Canada has a significant Indian diaspora, many of whom will be directly affected. Hope the injured recover soon. India standing in solidarity is the right message to send.
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Sarah B
The scale of this is horrifying. My heart goes out to Tumbler Ridge. It's good to see world leaders like Modi acknowledging the pain. We need global unity to address the roots of such violence.

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