JOURNAL ARTICLE

What We Know So Far About Explosive Devices Ignited Near Mamdani's Home.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DE GUZMAN, CHAD; Greene, Connor 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the arrest and federal charges against two men, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, accused of throwing improvised explosive devices during a clash between far-right demonstrators and counterprotesters outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence. Both men allegedly expressed allegiance to ISIS, with prosecutors charging them with offenses including attempted provision of material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and use of a weapon of mass destruction. The devices, containing triacetone triperoxide (TATP), did not explode but were deemed capable of causing serious harm. The incident occurred amid a protest led by far-right activist Jake Lang, and investigations involved the FBI and NYPD, highlighting concerns about the radicalization of young individuals inspired by extremist ideologies.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2026/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:192207618
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