Advertisement
Sections
France: Knife wielding man stabs several people at busy Paris Gare du Nord train station
French police said that a man wielding a knife was arrested after cops opened fire and wounded him
Paris: Several people were injured in knife attack at the busy Paris Gare du Nord train station on Wednesday morning.Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin in a post on Twitter said: "An individual injured several people this morning at the Gare du Nord. He was quickly neutralised. Thank you to the police for their effective and courageous response."Earlier, a report by news agency AFP quoted French police sources saying that a knife wielding man was arrested after cops opened fire and wounded him.The Paris Gare du Nord train station serves as a hub for trains to London and northern Europe.Paris police say the incident at the Gare du Nord station is "now over" but have not revealed much details about the man and his motive behind the attack. The injured people were rushed to nearby hospitals.The exact number of people wounded or the extent of the injuries are still not known.According to local media reports, the attack took place around 6:40 am local time in front of the Five Guys fast food restaurant.Reports even quoted an eye witness saying that at least six people were injured, including a border police officer, before the attacker was neutralized.The knife attack incident at Gare du Nord station has resulted in major delays to trains at the station in the early morning rush.For the unversed, France has been on a state of heightened security alert after a series of deadly attacks by Islamist radicals since 2015.Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Umang Sharma is a media professional with over 12 years of experience. Crafting compelling content and using storytelling techniques are his strengths. His interest lies in national, global, political news and events.
First Published:Jan 11, 2023, 13:11:37 IST
Advertisement
Advertisement
Nawaz Sharif wants to become prime minister of PoK — but laws framed by Pakistan disqualify him
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that he would ask his brother, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, to appoint him as the Prime Minister of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK). But the Constitution bars him from making such a move.
2 min read
Fake jobs, tourist visas: Inside Russia’s vast network luring foreigners to fight Ukraine war
Russia is accused of using fake job offers, tourist visas and lucrative military contracts to recruit thousands of foreign nationals for the Ukraine war. Investigations reveal how poverty, deception and coercion have drawn people from Asia, Africa and Latin America into one of the world's deadliest conflicts
8 min read
As Pakistan eyes American dollar for Iran mediation, economists sound the alarm: ‘It can buy time, not growth’
Pakistan is reportedly seeking billions in US support after claiming a role in easing US-Iran tensions, but economists warn fresh funding would offer only temporary relief without deep structural economic reforms.
2 min read
Are Chinese UN peacekeepers spies? Trump’s UN envoy sends out a warning
US UN Envoy Mike Waltz has warned that China has been using United Nations' platforms, such as peacekeeping missions, for espionage. He accused Chinese peacekeepers of serving as the eyes and ears of the Communist Party of China.
2 min read
Why has Bangladesh’s choice of India spokespersons raised eyebrows?
Bangladesh’s appointment of journalists Md Saidur Rahman and Umme Marufa to media roles in New Delhi and Kolkata has triggered controversy over their past anti-India social media posts, many of which were later deleted, prompting diplomatic scrutiny as India and Bangladesh seek to improve bilateral ties
6 min read
Advertisement
Advertisement