Cops arrested the accused on the spot
NEW-DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed relief at the safe escape of his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida in a blast during a campaign, saying that India condemns all acts of violence.
Prime Minister Modi tweeted, “Learnt of a violent incident at a public event at Wakayama in Japan where my friend PM Fumio Kishida was present. Relieved that he is safe. Praying for his continued well-being and good health. India condemns all acts of violence."
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 15, 2023
Kishida escaped safely after someone threw an explosive device during an event in the western port city on Saturday, local officials said. The police arrested the accused on the spot.
