Washington: A mob of pro-Trump protester storm the US Capitol and clashed with the police. Trump supporters on Wednesday breached the Capitol while a woman was shot dead when a protest spiraled out of control. The rioting took place after Trump told protestors to repeat his false claim that he won the US election in November.World leaders and top diplomats condemned the US Capitol riots with some pressing President Donald Trump to call off the violence.
Reacting to the incident, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a tweet, "Distressed to see news about rioting and violence in Washington DC. The orderly and peaceful transfer of power must continue. The democratic process cannot be allowed to be subverted through unlawful protests."
"The United States stands for democracy around the world," wrote UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Twitter. "Canadians are deeply disturbed and saddened by the attack on democracy in the United States, our closest ally and neighbour," tweeted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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