Prague Shooting: Czech Republic holds national day of mourning, President attends mass | Oneindia

Czech Republic President Petr Pavel attended a memorial mass on Saturday to honour the victims of the tragic shooting in Prague on Thursday.

The nation is observing a day of national mourning for those who lost their lives in the mass shooting at a university in the city.

Bells tolled across the country, flags flew at half-mast on official buildings, and a moment of silence was observed at noon.

Mourners paid their respects by placing candles and flowers at makeshift memorials outside the Faculty of Arts and the headquarters of Charles University.

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