Teens accused of bombing attempt at Mamdani home openly discussed plans to kill
Apr 08, 2026
Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi were arrested 7 March with alleged homemade devices at Gracie Mansion in New YorkSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxTwo teen alleged Islamic State supporters accused of trying to detonate explosive devices during a protest outsi
de the New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani’s home freely discussed how many people they might kill, with one remarking: “I want to start terror, bro”, according to an indictment unsealed on 7 April.The teenagers, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, were arrested on 7 March for allegedly igniting two improvised explosive devices during an anti-Islam protest outside Gracie Mansion. Authorities claim that Balat, 18, lit one device and threw it in the direction of the protesters. Continue reading...
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