NEW YORK (TNND) \u2014 An attack with improvised explosives at an anti-Islam demonstration outside Gracie Mansion in Manhattan on Saturday is being investigated as ISIS-inspired terrorism, according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch. <\/p>\n
Two men were in custody<\/a> after the incident unfolded during a \u201cStop the Islamic Takeover of New York City\u201d protest near the home of New York City’s first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani.<\/p>\n Amir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi reportedly traveled from Pennsylvania in an attempt “to bring violence to New York City,” Mamdani said in a Monday morning news conference.<\/p>\n They are suspected of coming here to commit an act of terrorism,” Mamdani added. “There is video of these two individuals throwing two devices towards the protest. The police department determined that these were improvised explosive devices made to injure, maim or worse.<\/p>\n Tisch said the improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were real and potentially lethal, containing explosive material including TATP (triacetone triperoxide), a volatile substance used in terrorist attacks. A third suspicious device was later found in a vehicle connected to the suspects, though it tested negative for explosives.<\/p>\n Authorities stated there is currently no evidence linking the incident to overseas conflicts, including hostilities involving Iran<\/a>. The suspects will face federal prosecution in Manhattan.<\/p>\n Mamdani praised the swift and courageous actions of NYPD officers, particularly Chief Aaron Edwards and Sergeant Luis Navarro, who ran toward the danger to protect civilians. The city remains in a heightened state of alert and has increased counterterrorism deployments.<\/p>\n No prior credible threats from the suspects had been identified before the incident, and authorities currently have no information suggesting additional suspects were involved. The investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n