AIATF observes candlelight vigil to expresses solidarity with Paris victims

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ANI Kolkata
Last Updated : Nov 15 2015 | 7:28 PM IST

All India Anti-Terrorist Front (AIATF) on Sunday observed a candlelight vigil to express solidarity with the victims of Paris terror attack, which claimed lives of over 120 people.

Expressing grief over the dreadful attack, AIATF national spokesperson, Parag Jain said that a day will come when humanity will defeat terrorism and peace would prevail across the world.

"With this candle light march we are here to pay homage to all those killed in the terrorist attack in Paris. We are here to take oath that terrorism will end and peace and humanity will win. This is our message," Jain added.

The deadly attack reportedly began in the French capital at a soccer stadium where a match was underway as explosions set off. Simultaneously, terrorists armed with AK-47s and bombs began attacking in different sites throughout the city.

A bloodbath was reported from the Bataclan concert hall where around 100 people were killed as terrorists opened fire for 15 minutes and even shot hostages at point blank range.

Including the massacre at the concert, around 120 people have reportedly been killed in different sites in the attacks.

According to reports, the attack sites are Bataclan concert venue, Le Carillon, Le Petit Cambodge, 20 rue Alibert, La Belle Equipe, Near Stade de France. Reports of gunfire were reported at least from one other site.

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First Published: Nov 15 2015 | 7:19 PM IST

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