February 23, 2026 02:16 pm (IST)
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Paris: Soldier shoots attacker
Paris, Feb 3 (IBNS): A French soldier on Friday shot and injured a man, who was carrying a knife, in Paris city, media reports said.
According to reports, the man shouted "Allahu Akbar" and attemped to enter an underground shopping area outside the Louvre.
A big security operation is under way and the interior ministry has described the situation as "serious", reported BBC.
The Louvre was evacuated following the incident.
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