India on Friday said it was closely monitoring the investigation into the explosion at a gurdwara in Germany’s western city of Essen which was possibly carried out by Islamic State.
“We assume this to be an act of terrorism...the police had held a press conference in which it announced arrest of one Yusuf T who reportedly surrendered after a manhunt was launched,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said. He said the police claimed to have got a confession that suggested that he had possible links with the IS.
“Investigation is going on and more details are awaited. We are closely monitoring the situation,” Mr. Swarup added.
A 60-year-old Sikh priest was among three persons who were injured when the bomb went off in the entrance hall of Gurdwara Nanaksar at the end of a wedding ceremony on Saturday last. — PTI
