Former Japan PM Abe shot dead: Former soldier shot from behind during election campaign, died after 6 hours

International Desk:
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot dead on Friday morning.  Abe was giving a speech during an election campaign in Nara city.  The 42-year-old assailant fired at him 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.  It is being told that Abe also suffered a heart attack during treatment.  The incident happened at 8 am Indian time (11.30 am Japan time).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow at the passing away of Abe.  Modi said in a tweet – Abe played an important role in India-Japan relations and global partnership.  Today there is mourning all over India.  We stand with our Japanese brothers and sisters in this difficult time.