3 Injured Indians Discharged, Others Still Receiving Treatment: Embassy of India in Berlin

The Indian Embassy in Berlin has confirmed that three Indian nationals who were injured in the Magdeburg Christmas Market attack on December 20 have been discharged from the hospital, while the remaining four individuals are still undergoing treatment. The embassy is closely following the situation and offering necessary support to those affected.

In a statement posted on X, the embassy stated, “Embassy of India in Berlin has been in close contact with all the 7 Indians injured in the attack at the Magdeburg Christmas Market on 20 Dec 2024. 3 of the Indians have been discharged, while the remaining are under treatment. The mission is in regular touch with them and actively providing requisite support. Mission is also in touch with their families.”

Earlier, India condemned the car attack at the Magdeburg Christmas market in Germany, which resulted in five deaths and left over 200 people injured. In a press release, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed deep sorrow, saying, “We condemn the horrific and senseless attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Several precious lives have been lost, and many have been injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims.” The statement also confirmed that the Indian Mission in Germany is in contact with the injured nationals and their families, providing all possible assistance. “Our Mission is in contact with Indians who are injured, as well as their families, and rendering all possible assistance,” the statement read.

The attack occurred on Friday evening when a car deliberately drove into a crowd at the busy market, causing significant devastation. Local authorities reported that the five fatalities included both an adult and a toddler, while more than 200 people were injured, with 15 suffering serious injuries, 37 with moderate injuries, and 16 sustaining minor injuries.

The suspect, a Saudi national who has been living in Germany since 2006 and working as a doctor, has been arrested. Saxony-Anhalt Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff confirmed the arrest and stated, “According to the current information, it is an individual perpetrator, so there is no longer any danger to the city because we were able to arrest him.”