Slovakia PM Robert Fico Attack: European country Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was attacked by an attacker on Wednesday (May 15, 2024). The attacker fired five bullets at him, one of which hit his stomach. Fico was immediately rushed to the hospital where he underwent surgery for three and a half hours. PM Fico is currently out of danger. Meanwhile, Slovakia’s Home Minister Matus Sutaj Estok has made a big statement regarding the matter.
The attacker was alone
Slovakia’s Home Minister Matus Sutaj Estok said on Thursday that the attacker who fired at Prime Minister Robert Fico carried out the incident alone. Home Minister Estok said in a press conference that the person accused of the attack has no association with any political party.
Political earthquake in Slovakia
Five bullets were fired at Prime Minister Fico on Wednesday outside a cultural center where he was meeting supporters. Fico is hospitalized and is being treated. The deadly attack on the Prime Minister has shocked this small Central European country. Leaders are blaming the political polarization that has divided the country for the attack.
PM Modi condemns
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also strongly condemned the shooting of his Slovakian counterpart Robert Fico on Thursday. PM Modi has wished Fico a speedy recovery. Prime Minister Modi said that India stands in solidarity with the people of Slovakia in this hour.