17-year-old Singaporean arrested for ISIS-inspired knife attack plan during school holidays.
A 17-year-old Singaporean was arrested in August for planning a knife attack inspired by ISIS, intending to target non-Muslim males during the school holidays. The self-radicalized teen had rehearsed his plan in a crowded suburb and was influenced by extremist propaganda. He was detained under the Internal Security Act and received a two-year detention order. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about youth radicalization in Singapore.
October 18, 2024
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