Suspect ‘inspired’ by global terror outfit
MANGALURU: Karnataka Police has found raw materials which are used in making explosives from the house of the main accused in the Mangaluru autorickshaw blast case, officials said on Monday, adding that the man was “influenced and inspired” by a global terrorist organization.
The raw materials were recovered from Mohammed Shariq’s rented accommodation during a raid in Mysuru on Sunday, additional director general of police (law and order) Alok Kumar said.
“We found matchbox, sulphur, phosphorus, batteries, circuit and nut and bolts from the (Shariq’s rented) house (in Mysuru). Mohan Kumar, the owner of the house, was not aware of these activities,” Kumar said.
He added that the police are trying to find out the 24-year old’s links with people outside Karnataka.
“His handler was Abdul Mateen Taha from Suddaguntecontinued