Hindus, Christians under ISIS radar? Audio-clip in Kerala triggers row

A new Malayalam audio clip allegedly from ISIS is asking Muslims in India to wage a war against Hindus and Christians and is asking them to adopt a Las Vegas-style attack on Kumbh Mela and Thrissur Pooram

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A newly released audio clip in Malayalam from the ISIS has pulled entire India into a state of shock. The voice in the 10-minute audio is calling for a war against India and is asking Muslims in the nation to conduct lone-wolf terror attacks during Hindu festivities like Kumbh Mela and Thrissur Pooram. The voice clip has clearly instigated Indian Muslims to go for Las Vegas-style terror attack on crowds thronging in these festivals.

A terrifying message from ISIS

The voice in the 10-minute clip is said to be that of one alleged ISIS leader who left for Afghanistan from Kasargode, Kerala. The audio clip also quotes several surahs from Quran and claims that it is the 50th such clip from the Islamic caliphate. Police officials have revealed that the message was conveyed through telegram messenger, and an investigation is currently going on.

The terrorist outfit also requested Islamic believers in the country to fund for ISIS. In the clip, one Rasid said that even though Islamic State is facing a setback in various territories, they will continue fighting.

Kerala turns into a hub of Islamic terrorism?

Kerala, renowned as God's own country is slowly emerging as the hub of Islamic terrorism. Recently, Kerala police has revealed that more than 100 people from the state have joined IS, based on various audio clips sent via Whatsapp and Telegram. The government in Kerala has also not commented on the issue.

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