ISIS Takes The Responsibility For The Vienna Attack
ISIS takes the responsibility for the Vienna attack, Britain raises the threat level of a terrorist attack. ISIS has taken responsibility for the terrorist attack in Austria, Europe.
This has alerted many of the world’s countries. On Monday, seven people died and many were injured in a shootout at six different places in the Austrian capital Vienna.
Police have killed an attacker belonging to the Islamic State. At the same time, after the attacks in France and Austria, Britain has raised the level of a terrorist threat from ‘real’ to ‘severe’.
Instructions to the British public to be vigilant
The UK has the second-highest level of vigilance. This means that there is a high probability of attack.
Britain’s Home Minister Preeti Patel has called the move a precautionary measure in the wake of the terrorist attacks in France last week and this week in Austria.
He said that the British public should be cautious but not worried. Patel confirmed that the police system in the country will now be more strict.
Alert in the UK
Preeti Patel said, ‘As I said earlier, we are facing a real and serious threat of terrorism in Britain. I want to tell people to be alert and report any suspicious activity to the police.
The exact cause of the attack in Austria has not been known. The attack on Austria was preceded by a lockdown from midnight Monday, in view of the second round of infection.
ISIS takes the responsibility: Government bid, the attacker was associated with Islamic State
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said, “The capital Vienna has been terrorized. Police have killed the attacker associated with IS. However, some attackers are still firing.
The attackers are equipped with modern weapons. This shows how much preparation they have come up with.
‘ The police searched the house on the basis of information received from the slain attacker, from where they received objectionable video material.
Three days of state mourning declared
The government of Austria has declared a three-day state mourning. During this time the flag will be half tilted. According to the police, ‘The first incident of firing on a road in the city center came at eight o’clock on Monday night.
There has been firing in six areas of the capital. A video running on the internet media can be seen about how the attackers are roaming the streets with weapons in their hands and firing at people in public.
United Nations condemned as Mumbai attack
However, this video has not been confirmed at the government level. An eyewitness reported that he saw people sitting outside the bar on the street under his window shot by the attacker.
The attacker fired about 100 rounds there. UN Secretary-General Antonia Guterres condemned the attack, saying that she was monitoring the developments. This attack is considered as the 2008 Mumbai attack.
ISIS takes responsibility: Anti-Jewish attack
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said that there was every possibility that it was an anti-Semitic attack. The attack took place near a synagogue, which cannot rule out this possibility.
However, it was closed at the time of the attack. Kurz has vowed to the public that she will never bow down to terrorism and will counter these attacks in every possible way.
On the other hand, the head of the Jewish community in Vienna, Oskar Duties, said that it is not clear whether the main synagogue was targeted.
Army called
Interior Minister Karl Nehmer said the military has been ordered to protect vital areas of the city. Apart from this, modern armed policemen are looking for the attackers.
The entire city is sealed. He has asked the people of Vienna to stay in their homes. Also, parents are currently advised not to send children to school.
Indian Embassy assured security
Following the terrorist attack in Vienna, the Indian embassy in Austria issued a statement saying that they are in constant contact with the authorities to protect the Indian community. In a tweet, the embassy advised all citizens to exercise caution.
The attacker killed before going to jail
According to police officials, the 20-year-old attacker, Kujati Fejulai, who was shot dead, had dual citizenship in Australia and northern Macedonia.
Fejulai was sentenced to 22 months in April 2019. However, he was released in December under a minor law.
Germany said Islamic terrorism is our common enemy
A spokesman for Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel, Stefan Seibert, has strongly condemned the attacks. They have called Islamic terrorism a common enemy.
They have said that we have to fight together against these killers and those who support them.
PM Modi strongly condemned
Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the incident in Vienna.
PM Modi tweeted, “Deeply shocked and saddened by the brutal terrorist attacks in Vienna. India stands with Australia in this tragic time. My condolences are with the victims and their families.
America and France also united
US President Trump has said that our condolences are with the people of Vienna. These attacks against innocent people should be stopped. They are ready to provide all possible help to Austria in fighting terrorism.
At the same time, French President Emmanuel Macron said, ‘I condemn the terrorist attack on his friend country after France. This is our Europe and we will not give up at any cost. ‘
