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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the ‘cowardly’ terrorist attack in New Orleans, US, in which 15 people were killed and at least 35 others were injured. A driver inspired by Islamic State drove his truck into a crowd of people celebrating the New Year in New Orleans. 15 people died in this incident. The accused had an Islamic State flag on his pickup truck and was trying to escape from the police blockade. In this attempt, he hit the people celebrating. However, he was later killed by the police.
Prime Minister Modi said in a post on ‘X’, “We strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack in New Orleans. Our prayers are with the victims and their families. May they find strength to overcome this tragedy.
Many people have also been injured in a horrific attack near ‘Bourbon Street’ in New Orleans. The flag of terrorist organization Islamic State was installed on the pickup truck of the accused. The accused is a 42-year-old former Texas state trooper. The incident, which happened just after 3 a.m., shocked the city, raising questions about security measures in the bustling French Quarter. The accused has been identified as US national Shamsuddin Jabar (42), who was killed in a shootout with the police.
Islamic State flag on the vehicle of the accused
The FBI is investigating the case from every angle and believes that the driver did not commit this incident alone. President Joe Biden said Wednesday evening that the FBI had obtained video related to the incident that the driver posted on social media hours before the attack. In his social media post, the accused had said that he was inspired by the Islamic State group and wanted to kill people. Investigating officers later found an Islamic State flag on the accused’s vehicle, weapons and possible explosive devices inside the vehicle, indicating a terrorist plot.
Two officers injured in firing
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick confirmed that two officers were injured in the exchange of fire between police and the accused. Kirkpatrick referred to the temporary change in security measures due to ongoing repairs ahead of next month’s Super Bowl (the annual championship game of the US National Football League), saying, “We took every precaution, but the terrorists Found a way to take advantage of the loophole.” He said, ”This is not just a terrorist act. This is horrifying.” Due to this violence, mourning spread on the celebratory ‘Bourbon Street’, where only the screams of the injured, blood soaked bodies and people running towards nightclubs and restaurants to save their lives were seen. After the incident, the ‘Super Bowl’ to be held in the Superdome on Wednesday was cancelled. (input language)
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