Mumbai/ Istanbul : Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan was stuck at the Istanbul’s Ataturk airport, few hours before the terrorist attack that has killed at least 36 people. The 42-year-old ‘Bang Bang!’ star, who was vacationing in Africa with sons Hrehaan and Hridhaan, was on his way back to India when he missed his connecting flight at the Istanbul’s airport.
“Missed connecting flight at Istanbul and were stuck at airport next flight was next day, but took economy and flew out earlier. #Prayers4istanbul,” Hrithik tweeted. The actor thanked the airport staff for the assistance and also asked his fans to come together in the fight against terrorism.
“Was helped by the kindest staff at Istanbul airport hours ago. Shocking news. Innocents killed for religion. We must stand united against terrorism,” he added.
Meanwhile, Turkey pointed the finger of blame at Islamic State jihadists after suicide bombers armed with automatic rifles attacked Istanbul’s main international airport, killing 41 people, including foreigners. Witnesses described scenes of terror and panic Tuesday evening as the attackers began shooting indiscriminately and then blew themselves up at the entrance to Ataturk airport, one of Europe’s busiest hubs.
The assault, which comes at the start of Turkey’s crucial tourist season, was the latest in a wave of attacks in Istanbul and the capital Ankara blamed either on Islamic State (IS) jihadists or Kurdish rebels.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility but Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said ‘the evidence points to Daesh’, using another name for IS. The city’s governor said 41 people were killed, including 13 foreigners, and 239 wounded. The dead include several Saudis, a Chinese national, a Tunisian and a Ukrainian.
