New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): Condemning the “violent incident” at a public occasion in Japan’s Wakayama, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday mentioned he’s relieved that his “friend” Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is secure.
PM Modi mentioned India condemns all acts of violence.
Kishida was on Saturday evacuated from a venue in Wakayama metropolis, after an explosion was heard, Japan public media NHK reported. As per Japanese officers, Kishida was secure and unhurt within the incident.
“Learnt of a violent incident at a public event at Wakayama in Japan where my friend PM @Kishida230 was present. Relieved that he is safe. Praying for his continued well-being and good health. India condemns all acts of violence,” PM Modi tweeted.
One individual was on Saturday arrested in reference to the incident through which Kishida was evacuated after a “smoke bomb” was thrown at him throughout a marketing campaign path in Wakayama metropolis, CNN reported.
The man was arrested on “suspicion of forcible obstruction of business” after he threw “what appeared to be a smoke bomb” CNN mentioned.
In a speech broadcast on Japan’s public broadcaster NHK following the assault the Japanese prime minister mentioned police have been investigating the explosion and apologized for inflicting concern, including that “we are fighting an important election for our country.”Kishida resumed campaigning actions for his ruling Liberal Democratic Party shortly after and gave a speech on the Wakayama railway station, CNN reported.
The dramatic scenes occurred within the metropolis of Wakayama, shortly after a go to by Kishida to the native Saikazaki Fishing Port. The arrested man was taken to the Wakayama West Police Station for questioning.
Officials on the Wakayama Nishi Police Station informed CNN that they’re unable to launch any details about the suspect but. They mentioned extra particulars could be introduced sooner or later.
Video footage launched by NHK reveals members of the general public fleeing and a person being arrested following the incident. The footage confirmed a number of males believed to be law enforcement officials, holding the suspect on the bottom.
Other photos confirmed a silver cylinder that appeared to have been thrown in Kishida’s path, CNN reported. (ANI)