The initial police investigation revealed that the armed attackers opened fire without warning on people walking on the street, shooting them from behind. The incident took place in the Bekkersdal area, on the outskirts of Johannesburg.
दक्षिण अफ्रीका का जोहान्सबर्ग गोलीबारी में 11 लोगों की मौत, 10 घायल
A sudden shooting in Bekkersdal township, near Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city, rocked the area on Sunday. The attack left 10 people dead and 10 others seriously injured. According to police, the identity of the attackers and their motive remain unclear.
People walking on the street targeted
Initial police investigations revealed that armed attackers opened fire on people walking on the street without warning. The incident occurred in Bekkersdal, a poor township located on the outskirts of Johannesburg, near major gold mines. The sudden gunfire caused panic and chaos in the area, with people running for their lives.
Shooting near a bar
Police said that the area where the shooting took place was known for illegal alcohol sales near a bar. However, it has not yet been confirmed whether the attack was directly related to this activity. Police said this aspect is also being investigated.
Victims being identified
Gauteng provincial police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili said that 10 people have died in the incident, but their identities are not yet clear. The injured were immediately admitted to nearby hospitals, where they are receiving treatment. Some of the injured are reported to be in critical condition.
Area cordoned off, search for attackers intensified
Following the incident, police sealed off the entire area. Security forces have launched a search operation and increased surveillance in surrounding areas. Police said that every possible effort is being made to apprehend the attackers and that they are also gathering information from local residents.
Second major shooting this month
This incident is particularly concerning because it is the second major mass shooting in South Africa this month. Earlier, on December 6, gunmen attacked a hostel near the capital, Pretoria. That attack resulted in the deaths of 12 people, including a three-year-old child. These recurring incidents have raised serious questions about the country’s law and order and public safety.
Area gripped by fear due to rising violence
Following the incident in Bekkersdal, local residents are living in fear. Despite a police presence, the area remains tense. People want to know when these violent incidents will end and how the safety of ordinary citizens will be ensured.
Currently, the police investigation is ongoing, and every aspect of the case is being examined. As the investigation progresses, more information is expected to emerge regarding the motive for the attack and the identity of the perpetrators.
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