NNA - A group of armed men attacked Sunday several families from the town of Bebnin as they were enjoying picnic time along "Nahr el-Bared" between Akkar and Minnieh in the North, NNA correspondent reported.


Gunmen opened fire against family members present within the vicinity, terrorizing them with shooting and physical assault, which led to increased tension in the aforementioned town, NNA correspondent added.


In a statement by Bebnin Municipality Head, Kifah Kassar, he described the incident as "shameful and disgraceful." He added that the attacking group consists of an armed gang of more than 30 gunmen, who have terrorized and assaulted innocent women, children and men who were spending their usual picnic along the river banks.

Kassar demanded security forces to adopt the necessary measures in tracking down and arresting said group members and bringing them to justice.


================ R.Sh.