Little known outfit IRC claims responsibility for Mangaluru blast

 Bengaluru: A little-known outfit Islamic Resistance Council (IRC) has reportedly claimed responsibility for the Mangaluru blast on November 19, saying one of its 'Mujahid brother Mohammed Shariq' attempted to attack a 'Hindutva Temple in Kadri.'

The outfit also warned Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Alok Kumar. "As for those rejoicing at the arrest of the brother, especially the likes of Alok Kumar, we say 'Your joy will be short-lived and you shall reap the fruits of your oppression soon.

We have you in our sights and it is just a matter of what and not if we will get to you," it said. Alok Kumar said the police are verifying the genuineness of the organisation. "We the Islamic Resistance Council (IRC) would like to convey the message: One of our Mujahid brother Mohammed Shariq attempted to attack the Hindutva Temple in Kadri (in Dakshina Kannada district), a bastion of the Saffron terrorists in Mangaluru," read the message, which has gone viral in social media.  

On November 19, Mohammed Shariq, who was at large, was travelling in an autorickshaw with a cooker which exploded in Mangaluru injuring him and the driver. Police called the blast an 'act of terror.' PTI