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US returned science graduate stabs Mumbai guards after demanding Kalma recitation and pledging ISIS
Politics
Published on 29 April 2026
He demanded Kalma from a guard before the attack
A Pahalgam-like terror incident in Mumbai saw a US-returned science graduate stab two guards in Mira Road. Investigators say he asked one guard to recite Kalma, and after the guard failed, he stabbed him. Officials also allege he had prior intent and called the attack his first step toward joining ISIS, prompting a terrorism probe.
- US returned science graduate attacked two guards in Mira Road
- Accused allegedly demanded Kalma recitation before stabbing
- Investigation links the attacker’s stated intent to ISIS
- Case triggers broader security and radicalisation review
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