The attempt was made during a quiet period when very few worshippers were present.

The award was presented by Admiral Ercüment Tatlioglu, Commander of the Turkish Naval Forces

President Erdogan and minister Yumakli extended condolences to the families of the victims

Minister Yerlikaya vowed that religious values would be legally protected against such acts.

The Indian tourist had filmed his trip to Turkiye, sharing a series of videos on YouTube.

The government took the decision after receiving requests from across India.

Turkiye and Azerbaijan — both popular destinations for Indian tourists — expressed support for Pakistan.