From Japan's Shinzo Abe to Indira Gandhi, politicians who were fatally shot -in Pics
Japan's longest-serving leader Shinzo Abe died after he was shot at an election campaign. There are several instances across the world of political leaders being shot dead
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving leader, died on Friday after being shot while campaigning for a parliamentary election, public broadcaster NHK said. Over the years, major political assassinations have shocked the world. From American President Abraham Lincoln to Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, several leaders were shot across the world.
Japan's ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shot dead
![Japan's ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shot dead Japan's ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shot dead](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/07/08/1062852-abe-dead-collage.jpg)
A man opened fire on Japan's ex-Prime Minister, 67-year-old Shinzo Abe, from behind with an apparently homemade gun as he spoke at a drab traffic island in the western city of Nara in Japan on July 8, 2022. It was the first assassination of a sitting or former Japanese premier since the days of prewar militarism in the 1930s. Police said a 41-year-old man suspected of carrying out the shooting had been arrested.
Indira Gandhi shot by her Sikh bodyguards
![Indira Gandhi shot by her Sikh bodyguards Indira Gandhi shot by her Sikh bodyguards](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/07/08/1062838-indira-gandhi-pic.jpg)
Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was shot dead, sending shockwaves across the nation. Her Sikh bodyguards Satwant Singh and Beant Singh opened fire on her following Operation Blue Star - an Indian military action ordered by Indira Gandhi to remove Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his followers from the Golden Temple of Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, Punjab. She was hit by 30 bullets.
Two-time Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto was shot at
![Two-time Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto was shot at Two-time Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto was shot at](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/07/08/1062837-benazirbhutto-1.jpg)
US's 35th President John F. Kennedy succumbed to bullet wound after shocking shooting
![US's 35th President John F. Kennedy succumbed to bullet wound after shocking shooting US's 35th President John F. Kennedy succumbed to bullet wound after shocking shooting](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/07/08/1062829-jf-keneddy-reuters.jpg)
The 35th president of the United States, John F. Kennedy died after he was fatally shot in Dallas, Texas, while riding in a presidential motorcade through Dealey Plaza. His wife Jacqueline, Texas Governor John Connally and Connally's wife Nellie were in the vehicle when he was shot fatally. He succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Mahatma Gandhi assassinated by Nathuram Godse
![Mahatma Gandhi assassinated by Nathuram Godse Mahatma Gandhi assassinated by Nathuram Godse](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/07/08/1062828-mahatma-gandhi-pic.jpg)
US's 16th President Abraham Lincoln died of bullet wound
![US's 16th President Abraham Lincoln died of bullet wound US's 16th President Abraham Lincoln died of bullet wound](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/07/08/1062823-abraham-lincoln-shot.jpg)
Martin Luther King Jr was fatally shot on a motel balcony
![Martin Luther King Jr was fatally shot on a motel balcony Martin Luther King Jr was fatally shot on a motel balcony](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/07/08/1062820-martin-luther-king-jr.jpg)