London: Nine-year-old Kerala girl injured in restaurant shooting
A nine-year-old girl from south Indian state of Kerala was injured in shooting incident in London.
The injured minor was identified as Lissel Maria.
She was eating her dinner with family members when a bike-borne gunman opened fire outside the restaurant.
Apart from the girl, police said three others were injured in the incident.
They were all rushed to a hospital in London for treatment.
No arrests have been made so far.
As per local reports, the girl's parents were identified as Vinaya and Ajeesh.
The Malayali family, settled in Birmingham for over two years, reported Manorama.
A video of the shooting incident has gone viral on the social media.
Awful CCTV footage from Dalston where a nine-year-old girl was shot in a drive-by attack while enjoying a family meal in a restaurant.
— Jacob Phillips (@JacobPhillipsES) May 30, 2024
Warning - the gunfire can be heard clearly in the footage. Credit @CrimeLdn pic.twitter.com/YeaqDx2H2p
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Matt Ward, said: "We know Londoners will be shocked by what has taken place tonight."
"Our thoughts go to all those affected," Ward said.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
Related Articles
Countdown to another Iran-Israel war? Tehran readies to 'fire 2,000 missiles in one go'
Jerusalem/IBNS: A renewed Iran-Israel war may be just a matter of time, according to a report published by The New York Times on Sunday.
Christians in Bangladesh 'anxious' after bomb attacks on churches, catholic school
Dhaka/IBNS: Amid growing concerns over violence against minorities in Bangladesh, the country’s Christian community has been left deeply alarmed after three crude bomb attacks targeted two Catholic churches and a Christian school over the past few weeks, according to a report by AFP.
Activists condemn Pakistan's decades-long suppression of the Baloch people during BNM event in Berlin
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a demonstration in Berlin, Germany, to mark Baloch Martyrs’ Day, drawing political activists, human rights advocates, and members of the Baloch diaspora from several countries.
US Senate advances bill to end 40-day government shutdown, restore federal services
Washington/IBNS: After a gruelling 40 days of halted services, delayed aid, and widespread disruption, the U.S. Senate on Sunday took a crucial step toward reopening the federal government.
Latest News
8 dead, 24 injured as car explosion near Red Fort rocks Delhi; forensic teams probe terror angle
At least 5 dead, several injured in explosion in parked car near Delhi's Red Fort
VVIP treatment to terrorists? Bengaluru jail chief transferred, 2 suspended after videos show inmates partying, using phones
Countdown to another Iran-Israel war? Tehran readies to 'fire 2,000 missiles in one go'