5 Indians among 50 people killed in New Zealand Christchurch shooting

Chirstchurch, Mar 17: Five Indians were killed among 50 other people as the death toll rose two days after a gunman opened fire at two mosques in New Zealand city of Christchurch.

The New Zealand police confirmed on Sunday morning that the death count in the horrific shootings has risen to 50.

Police have shared a list of victims with relatives and loved-ones and are rushing to release bodies to families on Sunday, as they raised the death toll to 50.

Police said evidence so far suggests Australia-born 28-year-old Brenton Tarrant was the lone gunman.

Officials are rushing to release the victims' bodies to their families, as Muslim burial practices require the last rites and rituals to be done as soon as possible.

New Zealand grappled with grief and horror on Sunday as the death toll rose to 50 people two days after a gunman opened fire at two mosques in the city of Christchurch.

The terrorist attack appeared to have been carried out by a white nationalist who posted a racist manifesto online and streamed live video of the killings on Facebook.

Minutes before the shooting began on Friday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was emailed a copy of the manifesto purported to be from the gunman, her office said. Many news outlets and lawmakers also received the email.

Brenton Harrison appeared Saturday morning in a Christchurch courtroom. Court papers identified him as Brenton Harrison Tarrant. The New Zealand police said he would face additional charges, and were considering charging him under the country's Terrorism Suppression Act.