New Delhi/Wellington: There have been six casualties of Indian nationals in the ghastly and unprecedented terror attack on a Christchurch Mosque in New Zealand.

“With a very heavy heart we share the news of loss of precious lives of our five nationals in ghastly terror attack in Christchurch,” Indian High Commission in New Zealand said.

In a Twitter message, the High Commission identified the victims as – Maheboob Khokhar, Ramiz Vora, Asif Vora, Ansi Alibava and Ozair Kadir.

“Our helpline numbers (021803899 & 021850033) will remain available round the clock to assist families as we together cope with our shared grief. We deeply mourn loss of all other innocent lives including people of Indian origin,” it said.