The Indian Embassy in Germany is in close contact with the seven Indian nationals injured in a car attack at the Magdeburg Christmas Market. Three have been discharged, while four remain under treatment. The attack by a Saudi psychiatrist killed five and injured over 200, leading to enhanced security and market cancellations in Germany.
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