Orlando mass shooting an act of terror and hate: Obama

US President Barack Obama has described gay nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, as an act of terror and an act of hate. He said, Americans were united in grief, outrage and resolve to defend their people. President has ordered US flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of the victims of the worst mass shooting in US history. 

A gunman killed 50 people and injured 53 others at the Pulse club before being shot dead by police yesterday. The Islamic State militant group has said it was behind the attack, but the extent of its involvement is not clear. The FBI has identified



the shooter as 29-year old Omar Saddiqui Mateen, an American born to Afghan parents. 

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani sent his condolences to the families of the victims. Pope Francis yesterday led the condemnation. Russian President Vladimir Putin called the killings a barbaric crime. Other World leaders also condemned the massacre at US nightclub.

Meanwhile Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed shock over shoot out at a night club in Orlando, United States. In a tweet message, he said that his prayers are with the bereaved families and the injured.