Foiled Terror Plot: Election Day Attack Thwarted in Oklahoma

Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a 27-year-old Afghan man living in Oklahoma, was arrested for allegedly plotting an election day terrorist attack on behalf of ISIS. He was apprehended while attempting to procure weapons. The plot underscores the persistent terror threat within the U.S., especially during sensitive times like elections.

An Afghan national residing in Oklahoma was arrested on allegations of plotting an election day terror attack, as reported by the U.S. Department of Justice. The suspect, Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, aged 27, entered the U.S. in 2021 under a special immigrant visa.

According to the indictment, Tawhedi was orchestrating an attack in support of the Islamic State, searching for information on surveillance cameras in Washington, D.C., and investigating states with lenient firearm laws. His activities included online searches and visiting notable landmark webcam feeds such as those for the White House and Washington Monument.

The arrest occurred on Monday when Tawhedi and an underage accomplice attempted to purchase weapons from FBI operatives. Post-arrest, Tawhedi revealed plans to target crowded areas, intending martyrdom. This arrest highlights the continued threat posed by ISIS, emphasized by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland's pledge to combat such risks to national security.

(With inputs from agencies.)