IS claims suicide bombing at mosque

Desk Report: The Islamic State (IS) claimed credit for the suicide bombing at Ahmadi Muslim mosque in Rajshahi district, on Saturday the monitor group SITE reported.  

 

In a communique distributed on Twitter and Telegram on December 26, 2015, the group identified the bomber as Abu al-Fida’ al-Benghali, and reported that he detonated his explosive belt at a “temple” of the “polytheist Qadiani sect,” a derogatory term for Ahmadi Muslims.

 

The IS indicated that dozens were killed and injured in the blast. According to media reports, the suicide bomber was the only person killed in the attack, while three people were injured.

 

Following is translation of the message:

 

Islamic State Bangladesh

 

Urgent: A Martyrdom-Seeking Operation on a Temple of the Polytheist Qadiani Sect in Bangladesh

 

14 Rabie al-Awwal 1437

 

In a security operation facilitated by Allah the Almighty, the martyrdom-seeking brother Abu al-Fida’ al-Benghali - may Allah accept him - launched to raid a temple of the Qadiani sect in the area of Rajshahi in Bangladesh. He detonated his explosive belt in the polytheist crowds, which led to damaging part of the temple and causing the incidence of dozens between killed and injured, and unto Allah is all praise and gratitude. We ask Allah to accept our brother among the martyrs.

 

risingbd/Dhaka/Dec 26, 2015/Rahman/Nasim