New Orleans New Year attack: Shocking revelations

Many shocking facts have come to light related to the painful attack on New Year’s Eve in America’s New Orleans city. The person who carried out this attack, Texas-born American citizen and former soldier Shamsuddin Jabbar, had been working on this plan for a long time.

detailed plan of attack

According to reports, Jabbar had started preparations for this terrorist attack 6 weeks ago.

• Bomb Making Materials:
  • Dangerous explosive material was recovered from Jabbar’s Houston home.
  • This material was kept in his garage and it is believed that it was used in making explosive devices.
• Purchase of vehicle for attack:
  • He had already purchased the pickup truck used in the attack.

Federal officials confirmed that the attack was planned and that Jabbar had shared videos on Facebook detailing his motive.

Facebook video: Motive for attack revealed

Hours before the attack, Jabbar posted several videos on his Facebook.

• Statement in video:
  • Jabbar said,
    

    “I had planned to destroy my family and crush the mob.”

  • She explained that the attack was her way of expressing her resentment against her family and other people.
• Divorce and Stress:
  • In the video, Jabbar mentioned his divorce and personal problems.

ISIS affiliation

Jabbar also revealed that he had joined ISIS (Islamic State) last summer.

• Inspired by terrorist organization:
  • He had an ISIS flag on his vehicle during the attack.
• Failure to move away from family:
  • He said that he wanted to fully dedicate himself to serving ISIS, but could not do so due to family responsibilities.

The FBI’s Counterterrorism Division said that Jabbar was influenced by the ideology of the Islamic State.

details of the attack

1. Truck Attack:
   • On New Year’s night, Jabbar drove his pickup truck down crowded Bourbon Street.
   • 14 people died and dozens were injured in this incident.
2. Explosive Devices:
   • A few hours before the attack he had planted two powerful bombs.
   • These exploded at 03:15 in the morning.
3. Police encounter:
   • Jabbar was killed in an encounter with police after the truck attack.

statement of officials

Christopher Raya, Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division, said:

“Videos related to the attack were posted on Jabbar’s Facebook page between 01:29 and 03:02 local time.”

He described this attack as the result of a fundamentalist thinking.

Impact of attack and investigation ongoing

This attack is being seen as a big warning about the terrorist threat in America.

• Action of security agencies:
  • The FBI and local agencies are investigating the case.
  • Jabbar’s digital records and terrorist contacts are being investigated.
• Impact on Community:
  • This incident is raising concerns about increasing radical activities and terrorist threats in American society.