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- Afiya Siddiqui released by hostages held at Texas Jewish religious site (synagogue)
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The news of four people being taken hostage in Texas of America has come to the fore. According to the law enforcement officer, these people have been taken hostage at the Jewish Synagogue in Texas. Not only this, the person who took the hostage has demanded the release of Pakistani scientist Afiya Siddiqui. Afia is accused of attempting to assassinate US military officers while in Afghan custody. Afia is currently lodged in the Federal Jail of Texas.
Not only this, the person taking hostage is telling himself to be Afia Siddiqui’s brother. However, Afia’s brother himself has come out and said that the person taking hostage is not Afia’s brother. Not only this, he also has weapons. He has claimed that he has also planted bombs at unknown places. At the time of this incident, the live telecast of religious programs going on in the Synagogue was going on on Facebook. In such a situation, it can be seen that a person entered there with a gun.
According to media reports, this incident has been carried out in Beth Israel Congregation. Among the four people who have been taken hostage, there is also a rabbi (Jewish religious leader). At the same time, there is also a police and SWAT team on the spot. The team is constantly trying to make contact with the person who took the hostage.
On the other hand, the police Nearby residents have been evacuated. Apart from this, people have been advised not to go to this area. However, the police say that no casualties have been reported so far. At the same time, Israel is also keeping an eye on the whole matter. US President Joe Biden has also taken information about the situation.
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