Russian President Vladimir Putin paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack at Moscow’s Crocus City Hall by lighting candles in a church. More than 130 people have lost their lives so far in this attack. The Russian Foreign Ministry shared the video on social media platform X, in which Putin is seen lighting a candle. “President Vladimir Putin remembered all those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall,” the ministry wrote on Twitter.
Till now 62 dead bodies have been identified
The death toll from the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall has risen to more than 130, according to Russian media. “Identification of the bodies of the deceased is underway,” the Russian Investigative Committee said in a statement. At present, bodies of more than 130 people, including children, have been found at the site of the terrorist attack. Investigation is ongoing at the scene. So far, 62 bodies have been identified. Work has begun to release personal belongings, such as documents and cars, to people who were present at the concert complex on the day of the terrorist attack.
Four people were charged
Regarding the situation in Russia, news agency Reuters reported that the national flag has been flown at half mast in the bereaved country. Russia lowered flags to half-mast for a day of mourning. According to Reuters report, this is the deadliest attack inside Russia in the last two decades. Four men have been charged with murder, accusing them of killing 137 people at a concert outside Moscow.
Putin’s strict attitude, said – the culprits of the massacre will not be spared under any circumstances.
Let us tell you that after this firing in Crocus City, President Vladimir Putin had announced national mourning on March 24. He said that the culprits of this massacre will not be spared under any circumstances. Putin said that after investigation, the culprits of the massacre will be given strict punishment.
National mourning declared on March 24 after the barbaric terrorist act
Expressing disappointment and sadness over the Moscow shootings, Putin, who was recently elected President for the fifth time, addressed his countrymen and said, ‘I am talking to you today in connection with the bloody, barbaric terrorist act in which dozens of innocent, peaceful people were killed. People became victims. I declare March 24 as national mourning day.