India’s Minister for External Affair, Dr S Jaishankar has expressed sadness over the shooting incident at Charles University in Czech Republic’s Capital Prague.

On 21 December, a man with a gun shot down 14 people before turning the gun on himself at the Faculty of Arts in the University which is located at the centre of the historic city. 25 people are said to have been injured in the incident.

“Saddened by the news of the shooting incident at Prague’s Charles University. Deepest condolences to the families of the victims,” Jaishankar said in his message posted on X.

Czech prime Minister Petr Fiala addressing the media said, “There is no justification for this horrific act. Like many of you, I feel profound sadness and disgust in the face of this sickening violence.”