An Indian-origin man was injured in the Christchurch terror attacks, his relatives residing in Hyderabad said Friday.
At least 49 worshippers were killed in attacks on the Al Noor Mosque in central Christchurch and the Linwood Mosque in the city's outer suburb, in what appeared to be the worst attack on Muslims in a western country.
Khursheed Jahangir, brother of Ahmed Iqbal Jahangir, said his brother was injured during the attack and is currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital in Christchurch.
"He is injured.He is recovering in a hospital now. The latest information we received is that he is undergoing a surgery. We have seen the video.
He has been shot in the chest and we are trying to reach Indian embassy people and local helpline numbers," Khursheed Jahangir said.
He said he spoke to AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for help in reaching out to authorities for a visa and other formalities to go to New Zealand to see his brother.
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Khursheed Jahangir said he has visited New Zealand twice and described it as one of the "safest" places in the world.
Asaduddin Owaisi tweeted requesting External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and the Telangana Governments help to enable the family to go to New Zealand.
"I request @KTRTRS @TelanganaCMO @MEAIndia @SushmaSwaraj to make necessary arrangements for the Khursheed family," Owaisi said in a tweet.
"These are Mr.Khursheed's passport details.
His brother is serious & his family has little support. I'm only requesting the immediate support of your good offices in expediting his visa process.
Hell make all arrangements to travel to NZ by himself," Owaisi said in another tweet.
Reacting to Owaisis request, TRS working President and former minister KT Rama Rao tweeted "Asad Saab, Will request our NRI department to assist."
His familys contact details are available with me & Ill share the same with you."
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