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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Victoria Bekiempis

Teens accused of bombing attempt at Mamdani home openly discussed plans to kill

police hold a man against a vehicle
A man identified as Emir Balat being detained by police officers outside Gracie Mansion in New York City on 7 March 2026. Photograph: Eduardo Muñoz/Reuters

Two teen alleged Islamic State supporters accused of trying to detonate explosive devices during a protest outside the home of New York City’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, freely discussed how many people they might kill, with one remarking: “I want to start terror, bro,” according to an indictment unsealed on Tuesday.

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.

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