On Friday, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe passed away hours after he was shot during a campaign event. He was 67.
"Officials say Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been confirmed dead. He was reportedly shot during a speech on Friday in the city of Nara, near Kyoto," Japan's NHK WORLD News said in a statement.
- The Japanese Police arrested Yamagami Tetsuya, the 41-year-old who fired two shots at Abe. As per reports he was immediately arrested after the attack and made no attempt to run away. He is said to have used a gun which he made himself.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi labelled him one of his dearest friends and mourned his demise.
"I am shocked and saddened beyond words at the tragic demise of one of my dearest friends, Shinzo Abe. He was a towering global statesman, an outstanding leader, and a remarkable administration. He dedicated his life to make Japan and the world a better place," tweeted PM Modi.
I am shocked and saddened beyond words at the tragic demise of one of my dearest friends, Shinzo Abe. He was a towering global statesman, an outstanding leader, and a remarkable administrator. He dedicated his life to make Japan and the world a better place.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2022
- PM Modi also announced a one-day national mourning as a mark of deepest respect.
Abe was the longest serving Prime Minister of Japan having held the term in 2006 for one year and then from 2012 until 2020 after which he had to step down due to personal health issues.
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