Paris: Four suspected attackers were killed during the hostages rescue operation conducted by French security forces on Saturday at the Bataclan Theater after Paris saw a series of explosions and shootings on Friday that reportedly killed at least 153 people and injured many more. Reports say that Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have claimed responsibility for the terror attacks.
The nation was left in mourning and the world in unbelievable shock as scores were killed in the coordinated attacks late on Friday.
The deadly attack reportedly began in the French capital at a soccer stadium where a match was underway as explosions set off. Simultaneously, terrorists armed with AK-47s and bombs strapped to them began attacking in different sites throughout the city.
A bloodbath was reported from the Bataclan concert hall where more than 100 were killed as terrorists opened fire for 15 minutes and even shot hostages at point blank range. Later, SWAT units stormed the concert hall and around three terrorists were reportedly neutralised, ending the siege.
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- Here’s what President Obama told his France counterpart after the terror attacks:
- According to Associated Press, around 120 Parisians have been killed in the terror attacks.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping expresses the “strongest” condemnation over the series of terror attacks in Paris.
- Prosecutor’s office says that eight extremists are dead and seven of them in suicide bombings.
- India embassy in France issues helpline number – 0033140507070
- News agency AFP reports that eight militants have been killed. A security source says, over 200 people have been injured in the deadly terror attacks.
- News channels are reporting that the dreaded terror outfit Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for Paris terror attacks.
- The likely coordinated attacks came as France, a member of the US-led coalition combating the Islamic State (IS) in Syria and Iraq, struck the group’s strategic targets this week.
- Reports say that around 153 have been killed in Paris terror attacks.
- President Pranab Mukherjee condemns terror attacks, expresses solidarity with the people of France.
- No terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the Paris attacks, but according to the news channel BFMTV, the terrorists shouted “It’s for Syria”.
French President Francois Hollande sent out a strong message in a televised address to the grief and horror struck nation, asking them to stay united and swore the assailants responsible will face the consequences.
As I speak, terrorist attacks of unprecedented proportions are underway in the Paris area. There are dozens killed, there are many injured. It is a horror. Faced with terror, France must be strong, it must be great and the state authorities must be firm. We will be. What the terrorists want is to scare us and fill us with dread. There is indeed reason to be afraid. There is dread, but in the face of this dread, there is a nation that knows how to defend itself, that knows how to mobilise its forces and, once again, will defeat the terrorists,” the President said. He also declared a state of emergency and ordered the borders to be closed while rallying military reinforcements.
Bureau Report
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