8 injured in suspected terror attack at pro-Israel event in Colorado, Egyptian national in custody
Boulder (Colorado): An Egyptian national, Mohamed Sabry Soliman is arrested by police after he was accused of setting people on fire using Molotov cocktails and a makeshift flamethrower during the gathering.
At least eight people were injured in the attack that was carried out on a weekly pro-Israel event in an outdoor mall in Boulder, officials said. The FBI is suspecting the incident as an "act of terrorism."
Soliman, 45-year-old man, whose U.S. visa reportedly expired in 2023 has been taken into custody and is facing multiple federal charges. Authorities are continuing their investigation with terrorism as a possible motive.
Witnesses and officials said Soliman shouted “Free Palestine” while launching the attack.Video footage from the scene shows bystanders rushing to assist the injured, some of whom sustained burns. Soliman
Israel’s Foreign Minister described the attack as a “terrible anti-Semitic terror attack targeting Jews,” calling for strong international condemnation.
Local officials have assured increased security presence at public gatherings
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
