Tokyo, Japan: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot dead on Friday morning. Abe was giving a speech during the election campaign in Nara city. The 42-year-old assailant fired from behind. The accused was arrested on the spot. According to media reports, the accused’s name is Yamagami Tetsuya and he was unhappy with Abe’s policies.
Abe collapsed shortly after being hit by two bullets. He was taken by helicopter to Nara Medical University Hospital. For 6 hours the medical team tried to save him. Abe also suffered a heart attack during treatment. The incident happened at 8 am Indian time (11.30 am Japan time). A doctor involved in the medical team that tried to save Abe’s life said – A bullet that hit Abe had reached his heart.
Abe was fired upon when he was addressing an election rally. During this, the sound of firing came and Abe fell. Initial reports said that someone shot him in the chest. Later it became clear that there was firing on him from behind.
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