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Dhaka: Bangladesh police storm restaurant to rescue hostages | Live updates - The Hindu
Live: 10 people, including two foreigners, rescued from Dhaka restaurant
Five Bangladeshis rescued unharmed in the first few minutes of the operation; more than 100 commandos fighting to free hostages.
Unidentified attackers traded gunfire with police on Friday night near the Holey Artisan Bakery cafe in high-security Gulshan diplomatic area in the Bangladesh capital. At least 20 civilians, including foreigners, are believed to be held hostage.
At a glance:
The hostage crisis has been going on since 9.30 pm on Friday night.
Cafe in high-security Gulshan attacked by group of gunmen, heavy gunfire exchanged with police.
Two police officers dead and 30 injured.
Television channels have stopped live broadcasts from scene.
Gulshan is one of the most highly guarded areas of Dhaka as many foreign missions are located in the area. …………….
With time line below…………
News report from The Hindu
LIVE: 10 hostages taken to hospital, according to Bangladesh media
LIVE: 10 hostages taken to hospital, according to Bangladesh media | The Indian Express
Bangladesh hostage crisis over after troops storm restaurant
Bangladesh hostage crisis over after troops storm restaurant - The Rakyat Post - The Rakyat Post
Live: 10 people, including two foreigners, rescued from Dhaka restaurant
Five Bangladeshis rescued unharmed in the first few minutes of the operation; more than 100 commandos fighting to free hostages.
Unidentified attackers traded gunfire with police on Friday night near the Holey Artisan Bakery cafe in high-security Gulshan diplomatic area in the Bangladesh capital. At least 20 civilians, including foreigners, are believed to be held hostage.
At a glance:
The hostage crisis has been going on since 9.30 pm on Friday night.
Cafe in high-security Gulshan attacked by group of gunmen, heavy gunfire exchanged with police.
Two police officers dead and 30 injured.
Television channels have stopped live broadcasts from scene.
Gulshan is one of the most highly guarded areas of Dhaka as many foreign missions are located in the area. …………….
With time line below…………
News report from The Hindu
LIVE: 10 hostages taken to hospital, according to Bangladesh media
LIVE: 10 hostages taken to hospital, according to Bangladesh media | The Indian Express
Bangladesh hostage crisis over after troops storm restaurant
Bangladesh hostage crisis over after troops storm restaurant - The Rakyat Post - The Rakyat Post