UK Parliament shooting: No Indian casualty so far, says Sushma Swaraj

Union External Affairs Minister Sushsma Swaraj informed on Wednesday that there is no Indian causality took place so far near UK Parliament.

The External Affairs Minister said that she is in regular touch with Indian high commission and would extend all possible help to Indians in London.

"Indian High Commission is there to help all Indian nationals in London. Please note the Telephone nos: 020 8629 5950 & 020 7632 3035 (sic)," Swaraj wrote on social media.

I am in constant touch with Indian High Commission in London. There is no Indian casualty reported so far. #LondonAttack @HCI_London

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) March 22, 2017

India has condemned the attack in London in which five people were killed and 40 injured in the incident.

Indian High Commission is there to help all Indian nationals in London.
Tel. no.s : 020 8629 5950 & 020 7632 3035 (London)
Pl RT

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) March 22, 2017

London's Metropolitan Police said a man mowed down pedestrians on a bridge and stabbed a police officer with a knife outside the British parliament before being shot dead.

The minister advised people to avoid going to Parliament Square.

"All are advised strongly to avoid Parliament Square and check Met Police website for further details on the attack. Stay safe! (sic)," she tweeted.

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"India strongly condemns Westminster terrorist incident &condoles loss of life. No place in democracies & civilisedsocieties for terrorism (sic)," Spokesperson, Ministry ofExternal Affairs, Gopal Baglay tweeted.