Dhaka: Commenting on the heart wrenching terror attack in Dhaka’s restaurant, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has condemned the attacks and lashed out heavily at the attackers, questioning their religious beliefs and ideologies.
“What kind of Muslims are these, who are killing other humans during Ramzan?” said PM Hasina. “Bangladesh government is determined to root out terrorism from the country”, she added.
Armed militants struck at the heart of Bangladesh’s diplomatic zone on Friday night, taking dozens of hostages at a restaurant popular with foreigners.
According to the agency sources, 2 big explosions were also heard inside Dhaka restaurant.
Two police officers were killed and at least 26 people wounded in a gun battle as security forces cordoned off the area and sought to end the standoff. After a long gun battle, 6 militants have been nabbed and a total of 13 hostages have been rescued.
Meanwhile, the ISIS has claimed the responsibility of the deadly attack.