Gillespie said the Sri Lankan national who carried out the attack before being shot dead on Friday could have wanted to inspire followers of Isis. Also known as Islamic State (IS) or Islamic State In Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), the group aims to establish a society based on Sharia law that has its origins in eighth-century Islam teachings. He believed the terrorist planned his attack and chose a place where he could exact as much damage as possible before he was “taken out”. Fiona Goodall/Getty Images Armed police patrol the area around Countdown LynnMall after a terrorist attack. Dr Chris Wilson, an expert in violent conflict and terrorism, said he believed the attack was “mostly” about revenge against Western governments and military for killing innocent Muslims.

Source: Stuff September 03, 2021 10:51 UTC