KATHMANDU: The Government of Nepal (GoN) has condemned  the shooting at mosques in Christchruch, Zealand through a condolence message. The government has extended condolences to the government and people of New Zealand and the aggrieved family. Similarly, GoN also wishes for speedy recovery of those injured in the incident in its condolence message.

The death toll in the mosque shootings has reached 49 after 10 more people were reported to have been killed in another mosque on Friday.

The incident occurred at 1:30 pm (according to local time) during prayer time at the mosque. The culprit is believed to have been inspired by the racist motive of white supremacy.

Incidents of gunshots had been reported at Linwood Mosque and a Hospital outside of Christchurch.