Wellington,Mar 15 (UNI) As many as nine dead when unidentified gunmen opened fire inside two
mosques Christchurch in New Zealand on Friday, local media reported.
According to the reports, atleast two gunmen opened fire at two separate mosques in Christchurch.
One of the gunmen opened fire inside the Masjid Al Noor mosque in central Christchurch, where the Bangladesh cricket team were about to enter to offer Friday prayers, local media reported.
Bangladesh's senior batsman Tamim Iqbal took to twitter to share his horrific experience, he said, "Entire team got saved from active shooters, frightening experience and please keep us in your prayers."
Another shooting took place at a second mosque in Christchurch suburb.
Police have urged anyone in central Christchurch to stay indoors until further notice. Christchurch schools will be locked down until further notice.
"Police are responding with its full capability to manage the situation, but the risk environment remains extremely high," police said in a statement.
One suspect has been arrested, police said.
Casualties were likely to increase.

There were about 200 people in Masjid Al Noor mosque on Deans Ave when shots were heard.
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