Self-radicalised attacker behind Mumbai knifing, ISIS note found

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the accused in the Mira Road stabbing case appeared to have been "self-radicalised," allegedly drawing extremist influence from books, literature and online content. He added that central agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA), have joined the probe.

"Overall, after looking at the case, it appears to be one of self-radicalisation. Through books, literature and the internet, the accused radicalised himself," Fadnavis said, adding that the accused appeared to have acted with a jihadist motive.

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is currently investigating the stabbing incident that took place on Monday in Mira Road's Naya Nagar area on the outskirts of Mumbai, with officials examining the case from a possible "lone wolf" terror angle.


According to police, the attack occurred in the early hours of Monday when the accused, identified as Jab Zubair Ansari (31), allegedly targeted two security guards on duty.