Islamic State Claims Knife Attack on German Festival

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a deadly knife attack in Solingen, Germany, where three people were killed and eight injured. The attacker remains at large, with police detaining a teenager possibly linked to the crime. The attack occurred during a festival celebrating the city's 650th anniversary.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 25-08-2024 00:14 IST | Created: 25-08-2024 00:14 IST
Islamic State Claims Knife Attack on German Festival
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The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a knife attack in Solingen, Germany, which left three dead and eight wounded during a festival.

Authorities detained a teenager who may be linked to the incident, but the assailant remains at large. North Rhine-Westphalia's premier described the event as an act of terror.

Police launched a manhunt and are treating the attack as a possible terrorist act. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser assured that efforts were underway to apprehend and punish the perpetrator fully. The tragic event took place amid celebrations for the city's 650th anniversary.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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