Indian embassy officials safe in Stockholm attack: Swaraj

At least three people were killed when a truck drove into a crowd in central Stockholm.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday condoled the loss of lives in Stockholm attack close to the India Embassy and confirmed that the embassy officials are safe.

At least three people were killed when a truck drove into a crowd in central Stockholm earlier on Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack and said that India stands with Sweden in this hour of grief.

We condemn the attack in Stockholm. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with those injured. @SwedishPM

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 7, 2017

India stands firmly with the people of Sweden in this hour of grief. @SwedishPM

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 7, 2017

Sushma Swaraj took to twitter to express her condolences.

I am in touch with Indian Ambassador in Sweden. The attack was very close to Indian Embassy. Our embassy officials are safe. @IndiainSweden

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 7, 2017

Indians in Stockholm : Plz note the
Emergency number: 0768982764, Counsellor : 0734262097 @IndiainSweden #StockholmAttack

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 7, 2017

Any Indians affected in the terrorist attack in Stockholm are requested to contact the Embassy most urgently (08-4117090, 08-107008)

— India in Sweden (@IndiainSweden) April 7, 2017

One person has been arrested so far in a suspected terror attack in Stockholm. The incident took place at Drottninggatan/ Kungsgatan intersection of the Swedish capital.

[3 dead after being mowed down by truck in Stockholm terror attack]

According to reports, the truck, which belonged to Swedish brewery company Spendrups, was hijacked earlier.

The attack took place a few metres away from the Indian embassy.

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