France was rocked by multiple,
near simultaneous attacks on entertainment sites around Paris on early Saturday
morning.
The apparently coordinated gun
and bomb attacks came as the country, a founder member of the US-led coalition
waging air strikes against Islamic State fighters in Syria and Iraq, was on
high alert for terrorist attacks ahead of a global climate conference that
opens later this month.
At least two explosions were
heard near the Stade de France national stadium where a France-Germany friendly
soccer match was being played, attended by President Francois Hollande. The match continued until
the end but panic broke out in the crowd as rumours of the attack spread, and
spectators were held in the stadium and assembled spontaneously on the pitch
Social media can be a terrible and wonderful tool in the time of crisis. It’s a quick way for people
to share information and to share their locations with loved ones. It is also, however,
the quickest way to spread misinformation. Here, we have gathered a few confirmed facts
from trusted news organizations and authorities about the horrific terrorism
attacks around Paris.
Around
100 people were killed in an attack on the Bataclan concert venue in Paris on
Friday night, police sources said. Three suspected jihadists were killed when
police stormed the venue, the sources said.
French
police say they believe all of the attackers involved shootings and bombings in
Paris are dead. Micheal Cadot, the head of Paris police said that while all of
the attackers are believed to have died, authorities are searching for possible
accomplices in the attacks that left over 150 people dead.
Indian Embassy also tweeted stating: “ Here is our telephone 0140507070 open,
we hope all Indians are safe. Our prayers with families affected, solidarity
with France: Govt”
A lot
of similarities have been pointed out between the Paris attacks and the Mumbai
attacks of 2008.
The rock band U2 has postponed
its Saturday night concert in Paris in the light of the deadly attacks across
the city on Friday night. HBO had planned to televise the band's performance.
Instead, U2 says in a statement that it is resolved to go ahead with the
concert ``at an appropriate time.''
The France government wont open the borders till the situation is under control. More than 1500 military personals have been deployed in the whole city and Paris residents have been asked to remain indoors.
The France government wont open the borders till the situation is under control. More than 1500 military personals have been deployed in the whole city and Paris residents have been asked to remain indoors.