Conflict
Crisis/Conflict/Terrorism Islamic State claims fatal attack on foreign cyclists in Tajikistan
Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 31 Jul 2018, 06:12 am Print
Dushanbe: The Islamic State has claimed Sunday's fatal attack on four foreign cyclists in Tajikistan, reports said.
The deceased have been identified by their nationality- two Americans, a Dutch and a Swiss.
They were hit by a car while cycling in Danghara district, 70 kilometres south-east of Dushanbe, the national capital.
The attack also injured three other tourists.
Police have killed two suspects and arrested four others in a special operation. A dented car, believed to have been used to execute the operation, was seized.
This is first attack claimed by the Islamic State in Tajikistan. However, the lack of proof has raised doubts.
Image: Wallpaper
More Conflict
- Pakistan: Two children among three injured in hand grenade blast in a house located close to Afghanistan border
- Pakistan: Security forces kill 10 terrorists during intelligence-based operations in North Waziristan
- Levies constable was shot dead while guarding a polio team in Pakistan
- Pakistan: One police officer, three TLP workers killed in clash during anti-Israel demonstration
- Bomb explosion in Pakistan leaves 10-year-old boy dead
