An anonymous letter claiming responsibility for the Mangaluru explosion is circulating on social media. A letter on letterhead from the Islamic Resistance Council claimed responsibility for the blast. The letter, in English, said the explosion was a retaliatory response to the mass killings. The letter also said that there was a plan to attack the famous Kadri temple in Mangaluru. The police started investigating the authenticity of the letter. Police sought help from central agencies, including the NIA. The investigation focuses on whether any organization is working under the name of the Council of Islamic Resistance and whether the circulated letter is authentic.
Mangaluru explosion: Little-known group IRC claims responsibility
