A Singaporean was detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA) after investigations showed that he was "radicalised and harboured the intention" to travel to Syria to join the self-claimed Islamic State (IS) (Photo: www.channelnewsasia.com)Singapore (VNA) – A Singaporean was detained under the Internal Security Act(ISA) after investigations showed that he was "radicalised and harbouredthe intention" to travel to Syria to join the self-claimed Islamic State(IS), said the Singaporean Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Ina press release on June 25, the MHA said 40-year-old unemployed Imran Mahmood wasissued with an order of detention in January.
Hisradicalisation began sometime in 2013, and became “a strong supporter” of IS’sviolent objectives and actions, said MHA. By 2014, Imran had researched onviable entry points for himself into Syria.
Hewas also prepared to join other militant and terrorist groups involved in theSyrian conflict, namely the Free Syrian Army and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, afaction aligned with the Al-Qaeda.
Meanwhile,two Singaporeans were placed on restriction orders in March.
Theywere Mohamad Fairuz Junaidi, aged 39, a food deliveryman and Rasidah Mazlan,62, a production technician.
Investigationsfound that they were influenced by ideology of IS and had considered travellingto Syria to join the group or been in contact with foreign organisationssuspected of involvement in terrorism-related activities.
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore(Muis) pointed out that the latest cases highlighted the continued threat ofself-radicalisation, especially when people do not verify the information theyaccess online and fall prey to radical propaganda that exploit geo-politicalconflicts.-VNA
Ina press release on June 25, the MHA said 40-year-old unemployed Imran Mahmood wasissued with an order of detention in January.
Hisradicalisation began sometime in 2013, and became “a strong supporter” of IS’sviolent objectives and actions, said MHA. By 2014, Imran had researched onviable entry points for himself into Syria.
Hewas also prepared to join other militant and terrorist groups involved in theSyrian conflict, namely the Free Syrian Army and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, afaction aligned with the Al-Qaeda.
Meanwhile,two Singaporeans were placed on restriction orders in March.
Theywere Mohamad Fairuz Junaidi, aged 39, a food deliveryman and Rasidah Mazlan,62, a production technician.
Investigationsfound that they were influenced by ideology of IS and had considered travellingto Syria to join the group or been in contact with foreign organisationssuspected of involvement in terrorism-related activities.
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore(Muis) pointed out that the latest cases highlighted the continued threat ofself-radicalisation, especially when people do not verify the information theyaccess online and fall prey to radical propaganda that exploit geo-politicalconflicts.-VNA
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