Islamic State inspired groups urge 'lone wolves' to carry out attacks, intelligence agencies on alert

Intelligence agencies are closely monitoring IS-inspired groups after the core Islamic State (IS-Central) urged "lone wolves" worldwide to carry out attacks to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the "Caliphate" declaration by ISIS in Ramadan 2014.

Islamic State spokesman Abu Hudhayfah al-Ansari called on Muhajirin (foreign fighters) to join, citing the Caliphate's historical significance and global expansion up to Mozambique.

Though ISIS traces back to 1999 with Jordanian extremist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, it officially became Islamic State in 2014, declaring Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as their Caliph.


In a recent speech, Ansari praised the Moscow terror attack and urged Muslims to migrate to IS affiliates worldwide, stating, "Islam will eventually prevail as foretold by the Prophet." He also criticized al-Qaeda for deviating from their "path."

In a 41-minute-long audio speech called “By Allah, this matter will be made possible,” he also slammed terror outfit al-Qaeda for straying away from their so-called “path”.

Little is known about al-Ansari, who became spokesperson in August last year, replacing Abu Omar al-Muhajir after his arrest.

In a previous speech, Ansari stated, "Monotheism is the goal, and jihad is the path...the war with the Jews will not end in a one-state or two-state solution as nationalists believe. It is a religious ideological war that will continue until we kill their antichrist."

Ansari suggested various violent methods against "infidels," leading agencies to increase vigilance around Jewish establishments, community centers, and Chabad Houses in Delhi and Mumbai.

"Keeping in view the present scenario, local police should make adequate arrangements. Presence of uniformed officers at major gatherings and cultural sites should be increased to prioritize public safety, exercising an abundance of caution. Religious centers should restrict access, ensure security cameras and alarms are functional, conduct perimeter sweeps, and screen mail and packages," an internal note reads.

(With inputs from TOI)