April 25, 4817
Bombings in Zhenru kill 3 and injure 14
In Zhenru, Asteria a bombing was carried out by a Buddhist temple which resulted in three deaths and fourteen injuries. The bomber was named Ibrahim Batur, Ibrahim was twenty years old and friends and family said that he was a relatively peaceful boy who had a passion for History and Islam.
Investigations however reveal that Batur was involved in a group named the Heritage Association which is a group of Muslim activists in Nirvan who believe in trying to reinstate Islam as the major religion in the region. Muslims make up less than 10% of the population of Nirvan.
Batur revealed in custody his facination with the Patriotic Front and their beliefs in identitarian states as opposed to imperial blocks. He states that he does not believe Nirvan can be saved but the Muslim Population must band together to create a new separate state. Despite Nirvan’s recent integration into Asteria the Heritage Association has existed before. Ibrahim says he was not indoctrinated by the HA because he disagrees with them in the idea that Nirvan can be reclaimed rather arguing for a separate state altogether.
Asterian authorities are investigating his connections to HA, the PF and how he managed to create the devices that left three faithful dead.