December 11, 2017 by admin

Bangladeshi bomber held after blast in NY

New York, December 11
An IS-inspired Bangladeshi-origin man, wearing a homemade device, today triggered a blast at a metro station in New York City during rush hours, injuring four persons and causing chaos in one of the busiest commuter hubs in the metropolis.
Akayed Ullah, the 27-year-old suspected bomber, had wires attached to him. He was armed with a pipe bomb and a battery pack, CNN reported, according to which he was taken into custody after the device partially detonated.
Former New York Police Department Commissioner Bill Bratton said the man was inspired by the Islamic State terror group and originally came from Bangladesh.
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.