American law enforcement authorities are investigating a plot to bomb stations along the Washington Metro system, The Washington Post reported. The report said that the investigation was focused on a naturalized American citizen, who hailed from Pakistan. Thirty-four year old Farooque Ahmed, of Ashburn, is believed to have conceived of the plot. Ahmed is expected to appear in court scheduled for 1400 hrs (local time).
In 2014, young Muslims became Owaisi fans. But five years of BJP rule and a weakening Opposition have drawn older Muslims too towards the AIMIM chief. Not enough, though.