ISIS gunmen take 20 hostages in Dhaka restaurant

Published: 01 July 2016
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In Bangladesh, a group of Islamic State terrorists stormed a crowded restaurant in Dhaka's high-security Gulshan diplomatic area and took hostage at least 20 people including foreigners.

At least two cops were killed and 30 injured in the ensuing gunbattle with security forces. At least nine terrorists barged into the Eatery, frequented by diplomats and expatriates, and opened indiscriminate.

Several foreigners, including Italians and Japanese, were feared to have been taken hostage along with locals inside the restaurant.
Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack.

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