We are Shocked, Shaken But Won’t Back Off, Says French Envoy

“However, people still need to be cautious and aware of the surroundings, and listen to the advice of local authorities”, she said, confirming that no Malaysian was hurt or killed in Friday’s terror attacks.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, meanwhile, assured that no Indian has been killed or injured in the attack.

French President Francois Hollande sent out a strong message in a televised address to the grief and horror struck nation, asking them to stay united and swore the assailants responsible will face the consequences.

“We have re-established border control measures under the Schengen zone as we expect more such attacks across Europe”, he added.

“The best tribute to the fallen is not for the rest of us to cower in fear, but to defy such intimidation by carrying on regardless”, he said in a statement.

US President Barack Obama described the onslaught as “an attack on all of humanity” and an emotional Pope Francis said he was “shaken” by the “inhuman” attacks.

“France is grateful to the president of India and the prime minister of India for their messages of solidarity and friendship”, he said.

“These steps have been taken as a precautionary measure, as terrorists of banned Lashker-e-Taiba (LeT) and Indian Mujahideen have been conspiring to target foreign missions in India”, an official said.

“Yesterday I was in Paris and I saw what a mess this was”.

The group, which has sown mayhem in large swathes of Syria and Iraq, threatened further attacks in France “as long as it continues its Crusader campaign”.

As police stormed the venue, two of the gunmen blew themselves up, while the third was shot by police.

An global friendly football match was being played inside the Stade de France stadium between Germany and France when an explosion was heard outside and recent reports suggest that the suicide bomber was not allowed to enter the stadium by the security.

Several restaurants were targeted, including a popular Cambodian eatery in the trendy Canal St. Martin area, where at least 12 people died.

“People are going to work and the streets look busy again”. Reports of gunfire were reported at least from one other site.