– Over 150 killed.
– Terrorist held dozens of hostages at the Bataclan theater in Paris’ 11th arrondissement.
– State of emergency declared by French President Francois Hollande.
– Plans for tightening border controls.
American group Eagles of Death Metal band was performing at the crowded Bataclan theater in Paris when terror struck. Three terrorists yelled Allahu Akbar while bursting into the jam packed hall. Within minutes there were bloodsheds in series of sustained gunfire. It is also reported grenades were thrown into the crowd.
People started hiding under the seats and climbing into the upper boxes in the 150-year-old music hall and the band quickly fled the stage amid scene of carnage.
Similar attacks were also made at bars, restaurants and stadium in the France capital.
All the emergency services were immediately mobilized. About 1,500 army reinforcements were drafted. Police leave was canceled. Hospitals staff were recalled to cope up with the casualties.
Radio and TV stations warned people to stay home and leave the streets. Residents were urged too to give shelter to people caught out in the street.
For Americans the emergency numbers are as below:
From Paris and elsewhere – 001-202-501-4444
In the US and Canada – 1-888-497-4747
ISIS has claimed responsibility of the attacks.
Earlier this year, in January, the former office of satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo was targeted of a deadly attack in Paris.
