New York subway explosion: ISIS-inspired Bangladeshi bomber arrested; 4 injured

NewsBharati    12-Dec-2017
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New York, December 12: A person with a homemade explosive strapped to his body, who set off an explosion at a New York commuter hub on Monday, has been apprehended. The suspect identified as Akayed Ullah, Bangladeshi-origin man was reportedly inspired by ISIS ideology and has been in the United States for seven years.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said the device that exploded in the New York City subway was an attempted terrorist attack. “At this point in time, all we know of is one individual who, thank God, was unsuccessful in his aims,” Mayor de Blasio said. 

“There are also no credible and specific threats against New York City at this time. But we will give you more information, of course, as the investigation unfolds,” de Blasio said.

A total of 4 injuries reported at the scene of an explosion at Port Authority, the New York Police Department said, adding that all injuries are non-life-threatening. The suspect suffered burns and other wounds and is currently in the hospital.

“Preliminary investigation at the scene indicates that this male was wearing an improvised low-tech explosive device attached to his body. He intentionally detonated that device,” said Police Commissioner James O’Neil.

President Donald Trump was briefed on the New York explosion, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said.

Earlier, the New York Police Department tweeted that it was responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, Manhattan. The place is New York Port Authority, a busy bus terminal. It also has metro stations.

Meanwhile, Security was enhanced in several major American cities after an explosion in the New York City.

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