Throwing of explosive devices outside Mamdani residence was ‘act of Isis-inspired terrorism’, officials say
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Two men from Pennsylvania, Ibrahim Kayumi and Emir Balat, were arrested on Saturday for allegedly throwing improvised explosive devices outside New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence during an anti-Islam protest near Gracie Mansion in Manhattan. The devices, containing the highly volatile explosive TATP, did not detonate and were secured by the NYPD bomb squad. Officials have described the incident as an act of "Isis-inspired terrorism." The incident occurred during a "Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City" demonstration and a counter-protest. Mayor Mamdani, who was not home at the time, condemned the violence and praised the NYPD for their swift action, emphasizing that New York City will not tolerate violence from any side. Six people were arrested at the protest.
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