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Russian concert attacker was promised 500,000 rubles

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  • 25 March, 2024 10:22:09

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International Desk: An arrested man said that five lakh rubles or five thousand 400 dollars were promised to carry out the attack on the Crocus City concert hall in Moscow. Russian news agency Tas reported this information on Sunday. After the attack, the rescue operation was completed after a long effort. However, Moscow Governor Andrey Vorobyov said that the search operation will continue. Meanwhile, world leaders including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have expressed grief and strong condemnation over the death of the attack. The suspect, who was detained by the security forces, said, 'I shot people in Crocus for money.

I was promised about Rs 500,000. According to the TASS report, half of the promised amount on the card was paid in advance to the man in advance of the attack to ensure participation. Besides, it was also informed that the remaining money will be paid after the completion of the work. However, the man lost the card while fleeing from law enforcement officials before being arrested, according to a report by Taser. Meanwhile, Russia is observing state mourning on Sunday in memory of those killed in the attack. According to President Putin's announcement, the national flag was flown at half-mast across the country on Sunday, including the Duma, the lower house of parliament. Outside Crocus City Hall, mournful Russians paid tribute to the victims with flowers, candles and a variety of posters. In a letter sent to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina strongly condemned the cowardly and senseless terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall. He said, 'I am deeply saddened and angry that so many innocent people lost their lives. I pray for the release of the departed souls of the victims and express my sincere condolences to their families.

Sheikh Hasina wished speedy recovery to those injured in the attack. In addition, the United Nations Security Council, NATO, China, Turkey, the United States and many other countries have condemned the attack. Russian state news agency "Tass" reported that the rescue operation that began in Crocus City, Moscow, after the attack by gunmen, has been completed. As of Sunday morning, a total of 133 bodies have been recovered from under the rubble, Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobiev said. However, he said that even if the rescue operation is over at the spot, the operation will continue in the surrounding areas. In addition, the authorities have confirmed the identity of 50 of the 133 people killed in the attack. Besides, efforts are being made to identify the rest. Besides, 107 injured people are being treated at the hospital. Fourteen hours after the attack, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the arrest of 11 people, including "four directly involved in the attack". Their identities have not been released. However, the Russian Interior Minister said these are foreign nationals. Unconfirmed sources cite these individuals as citizens of Tajikistan. In a brief statement on Friday, IS claimed responsibility for the attack. On Saturday they released pictures of the four attackers wearing face masks. However, Russian authorities have not commented on the claim.

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