Lt Gen DS Hooda (Retd)
THE 1971 war holds an extraordinary place in India’s post-Independence history. To celebrate 50 years of the war, The Tribune has published a book, ‘Heroes of 1971:
At least four people, including the synagogue's rabbi, were believed to have been taken hostage by a man demanding the release of a jailed Pakistani neuroscientist suspected of having ties to al-Qaida.
"Prayers answered. All hostages are out alive and safe," Abbott tweeted. Abbott's tweet came not long after a loud bang and what sounded like gunfire was heard coming from the synagogue, where authorities said a man had held people captive.