In yet another tragic sequence of events orchestrated by the perpetrators of terror, the world is again shocked to see terrorists wandering about freely - this time in the heart of France, Paris. Just on the eve of children's day, in the dead silence of the night, the ghastly terrorists have done it yet again - have attacked humanity. Over 150 people are feared dead and about 200 injured in the serial attacks which included suicide bombers and gunmen creating havoc. Reports are still coming in about some terrorists still being at large. A state of emergency has been announced in France with all the international borders being sealed.
The following places are reported to have been targetted:
1st Site:
Bataclan concert venue, 50 boulevard Voltaire, 11th district - gun and suicide bomb attacks
2nd Site:
Stade de France, St Denis, just north of Paris - explosions near venue as France played Germany in football friendly
3rd Site:
Le Carillon bar, 18 rue Alibert, 10th district - gun attack
4th Site:
Le Petit Cambodge restaurant, 20 rue Alibert, 10th district - gun attack
5th Site:
La Belle Equipe, 92 rue de Charonne, 11th district - gun attack
6th Site:
La Casa Nostra restaurant, 2 rue de la Fontaine au roi, 11th district - gun attack
The world leaders have offered condolences and regrets towards the incidents. Security has been beefed up in many countries with people questioning the intelligence agencies preparedness against such inhuman acts of terrorism. The Islamic terrorist outfit ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks with more details to follow.
The attacks follow on the same night when the Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi had raised questions about steps taken by the international community against terrorism in his historic speech to the Indian diaspora at Wembley stadium in the UK. Mr. Narendra Modi had asked world leaders to unite against two problems in the world - terrorism and global warming. He had come forward and condemned the UN for still having not having had an official definition for the word 'terrorist'.
It is high time for the world to come together and fight the common enemy of humanity - TERRORISM.
It is high time for everyone to put a stop to this menace in any way possible.
Reactions from around the world:
Hollande says France will be 'merciless' as terror attacks in Paris kill at least 153, injure over 200 people
US President Barack Obama spoke of "an outrageous attempt to terrorise innocent civilians".
UK PM David Cameron said he was shocked and pledged to do "whatever we can to help".
Paris Mayor Ann Hidalgo announced that all schools, museums, libraries, gyms, swimming pools and markets would be shut on Saturday.
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