Dhaka: Attackers chanted "Allah Hu Akbar" while storming restaurant, says eyewitness
Dhaka, July 2: The gunmen who attacked a restaurant in an elite locality here on Friday night reportedly chanted "Allah Hu Akbar" before embarking on the mission, said local BD News.
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According to Suman Reja, an official of the Holey Artisan Bakery who the news channel quoted as saying, eight to 10 youths entered the restaurant after triggering a series blasts. "They were chanting Allah Hu Akbar," he said.
A gun battle started between the militants and the security personnel after they stormed the restaurant and five were killed in the encounter, including a few policemen. The militants also took a number of foreigners hostage during the operation which also saw the Bangladeshi Army personnel getting mobilised. Eighteen of them were rescued till the last reports came in.
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