Singapore detained a young man Planning to attack two mosques in the city center. Prepare to imitate the shooting of Christchurch.
The Singapore Internal Security Agency (ISD) said in a statement on Jan. 27 that it detained a 16-year-old young man under the National Security Act. From the fact that the boy performed “Plan in detail and prepare to carry out terrorist attacks” against the Muslim community.
The report states that A boy who is a Christian of Indian descent Ordered a military-style vest online. It also intends to use a pocket knife to attack two mosques in the city following the shooting of the Christchurch mosque. New Zealand in March 2019, but has been detained by the security agency since December last year.
Singapore Security Service said From the testimony of the boy He patrolled the nearby mosque. With the purpose of causing an accident and broadcasting live via social media Reproduce the events that the Brenton Tarrant, the man who attacked the Christchurch mosque, had previously acted. That resulted in the deaths of 51 people, the deadliest of New Zealand’s terrorism.
“He spied on two nearby mosques that he expected to cause. But was arrested first Which, if he succeeded in taking action The boy had a plan to take his own life or be allowed to be subjected to an extraordinary police officer. “ ISD staff stated
This boy It is considered the youngest person to be detained under the Singapore Internal Security Act. This allows officers to control persons seen as a security threat for up to two years. It is also the youngest in Singapore detained due to extremist ideology.
Singapore has launched a number of cases involving far-right Muslims. This includes a 17-year-old man who was arrested last year charged with supporting Islamic State.
It is not clear how long the 16-year-old will be in custody, but Interior Minister Kesham Mukam. Revealed that he would be receiving psychological healing. And able to access education even when being driven He will not be charged with any criminal.
Origin: CNA
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