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Police Say 8 Killed in Shootings in the German City of Hanau
Police say eight people have been killed in shootings in the German city of Hanau on Wednesday evening.
A short police statement gave no information on the victims. It said that authorities are searching for the perpetrators, and it is not immediately clear what the reason for the shootings may have been.
Regional public broadcaster Hessischer Rundfunk reported, without citing sources, that an attack took place in a hookah lounge in the center of the city. It said witnesses reported hearing eight or nine shots and seeing at least one person lying on the ground.
(Source: Associated Press)
Three Killed in Mishap on Film Set in Chennai
Three people have died and around 10 have been injured after a crane collapsed on the set of movie Indian 2, during shooting of the film near Chennai. The injured persons have been shifted to a hospital. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Four Well-Known Mumbai Hotels Get ‘’LeT’’ Threat Mail
Four high-end hotels in Mumbai on Wednesday received threat e-mail, with its sender claiming to be a member of the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a police official said.
Hotel Leela, Hotel Princess, Hotel Park and Hotel Ramada Inn received the threat mails, following which they were thoroughly checked. However, nothing suspicious was found during the check, the official said.
(Source: PTI)
2 Dalits Allegedly Caught Stealing Money Beaten Up in Rajasthan
Two Dalits who were allegedly caught stealing money from a two-wheeler agency were beaten up by the showroom staffers in Nagaur district of Rajasthan, police said on Wednesday.
The matter came to light when a video of the assault went viral.
(Source: PTI)