Election Day Terror Plot Foiled: FBI Arrests Afghan Man

The FBI arrested Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, an Afghan man in Oklahoma City, for plotting an Election Day attack inspired by the Islamic State. Tawhedi planned to target large crowds with a co-conspirator. He acquired AK-47 rifles and ordered family relocation as part of his scheme.

The FBI has detained an Afghan man who allegedly plotted an Election Day attack in the United States inspired by the Islamic State militant group. The Justice Department announced the arrest on Tuesday, marking a significant interception in preventing potential extremist violence.

The suspect, Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, from Oklahoma City, reportedly planned to carry out the attack alongside a co-conspirator on Election Day. Documents indicate Tawhedi intended to die as a martyr and had recently made tactical moves to carry out his plans, including acquiring AK-47 rifles and sending his family to Afghanistan.

This case highlights ongoing concerns over domestic extremist threats as FBI director Christopher Wray emphasized the elevation of various threats in recent times. The arrest underscores the FBI's continuous focus on counter-terrorism, ensuring the safety of American citizens.

(With inputs from agencies.)