The Islamic State (ISIS) which had earlier claimed responsibility for the suicide bombings targeted at Christians and citizens of Sri Lanka, leading t
The Islamic State (ISIS) which had earlier claimed responsibility for the suicide bombings targeted at Christians and citizens of Sri Lanka, leading to the deaths of over 300 persons.
The image was released by Amaq news agency, the official mouthpiece for the group. While all the suspected bombers covered their faces, Zahran Hashim, an extremist cleric, left his open.
The picture was taken in front of an ISIS flag. There are also reports identifying Hashim as the mastermind of the attacks.
The group had previously named the bombers alongside Hashim as Abu Ubayda, Abu al-Mukhtar, Abu Khalil, Abu al-Bara’a, Abu Muhammad and Abu Abdullah.
The death toll from the multiple suicide attacks at churches and hotels in Sri Lanka over the Easter weekend rose to 321 on Tuesday, the national day of mourning for the victims. ISIS says the bombings were intended as retaliation for last month’s attack against Muslims in Christchurch, New Zealand.
