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 Suddagunte
palya (in Bengaluru) on whom the National Investigation Agency has announced a reward of Rs five lakh,” ADGP Kumar said on Monday. Shariq was “influenced and inspired” by a (terrorist) organisation with global presence, Kumar added.
On Saturday, a blast occurred inside a moving auto in Mangaluru, injuring both the driver and the passenger, Mohammed Shariq, who is also the main suspect in the case. Shariq suffered burn injuries and was currently under treatment and was unable to speak. Karnataka Police and the state chief minister on Sunday said the explosion was “an act of terror” with intention to cause