Janapese adcaster NHK reported that Abe was found bleeding after he collapsed while campaigning in city of Nara.
Published on Jul 08, 2022 08:22 AM IST
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has collapsed in Nara, western Japan, and shots were heard in the vicinity, broadcaster NHK reports.
- NHK reports said he was bleeding while campaigning around 11:30 am JST
- Person of interest may be in custody
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