Once again, the world witnessed cruel
terror attacks at Brussels Zaventem airport just few months after terrorist
attacks at France. Although the international terrorist group ISIS has already
took the responsibility of Brussels attack but still the officials are looking
for some suspects who are supposed to be hiding in the Belgian capital.
Three deadly blasts in the morning rush
hours on Tuesday shook the entire nation as well as the world. Two of them
ripped apart the Zaventem airport while one blast occurs at the metro station
near the capital. An all total of 31 casualties have been reported and over 270
people were injured in the series of blasts. Soon after the bombing took place,
the ISIS voluntarily took the responsibility of such dreadful actions.
Just weeks before the bombing, which
took place at Brussels, a suspected ISIS member was arrested who was believed
to play an active role in Paris attack. Experts believe that the suicide
bombings were an act of revenge against the local government. As per the
Brussels officials, the attack was led by Ibrahim el-Bakraoui and his brother
Khalid el-Bakraoui along with a third unknown accomplish who is still at large.
The brothers who both had previous crime records died in suicide bombings at
the airport and at metro station.
Police is looking for the third person
whose image is captured by the CCTV camera by the side of both these brothers.
Prime Minister Charles Michel of Belgian has shared his deepest condolences
with the family members of the both who died or injured in the incident.
Latest top developments are:
1. The
bombing took place at around 8 am local time, which was around 3 am in Eastern
hemisphere on Tuesday.
2. According
the Egyptian media Amak News Agency, follower of ISIS terrorist group,
published the statement in which the organization (ISIS) claimed that the
bombing was conducted by them.
3. The
bomb disposal team found a third bomb at the airport premises which was safely
deactivated.
4. The
authorities have already issued a warrant against the third person whose image
was captured in CCTV footage at the airport beside the two brothers who is
still at large. The identity of the person is still not known to the officials
but they are confident enough to grab hold of the culprit soon.
5. Prime
Minister Narendra Modi is supposed to visit Belgian as on 30th March, 2015 for
the purpose of European Union summit. The Ministry of External Affairs has
reportedly stated that there is change in the PM Modi's tour and he will visit
the country as decided.
6. The
security has been tightened up throughout the country and combing operations
are going on for further prevention from such attacks.
7. The
Zaventem airport will remain closed till Wednesday due to security reasons but
soon the airport will be reopened for the passengers.
This
is truly a tragic event and everyone should pray for the victims who are still
fighting with their lives.
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