Zahran Hashim (pictured) was allegedly one of the suicide bombers who targeted the Shangri La hotel in Colombo
Daily Mail: Is this the mastermind of Sri Lanka terrorist attacks? Suicide bombers were inspired by ISIS, say US intelligence agencies, as local media points the finger at radical Islamic cleric
* Zahran Hashim named as suicide bomber in unconfirmed local media reports
* Authorities believe National Thowheed Jamath (NTJ) was behind Sri Lanka attack
* Its secretary Abdul Razik was previously arrested for inciting religious unrest
* Group known for little more than being linked to vandalising Buddhist statues
This is the face of the mastermind behind the Sri Lanka terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday, unconfirmed reports in local media have claimed.
Zahran Hashim, a radical Islamic cleric known for posting incendiary videos on YouTube, was allegedly one of the suicide bombers who targeted the Shangri La hotel in Colombo.
Earlier indicators suggest those behind the devastating blasts which killed 290 people and wounded around 500 more were inspired by ISIS, a US official told CNN.
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WNU Editor: Some are skeptical that this Islamist group is responsible for this attack .... Sri Lanka bombings: doubts over Islamist group's potential role (The Guardian).
More News On Who Is Responsible For Yesterday's Terror Attacks In Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka imposes emergency, says international network involved in attacks -- Reuters
Sri Lanka blames Islamists for Easter attacks as death toll hits 290 -- AFP
Little-known Islamist group NTJ accused in Sri Lanka blasts -- AFP
Sri Lanka bombings: Local Islamists to blame, government says -- DW
'International network' involved in Sri Lanka bombings: cabinet spokesman -- Reuters
Hardline local group linked to deadly Sri Lanka attacks -- Al Jazeera
Sri Lanka attacks: 'International network' linked to bombings -- The Guardian
Sri Lanka attacks likely the work of Islamist militants: experts -- Reuters
Sri Lanka to seek help tracking international links to attacks -- Reuters
Sri Lanka attacks: Who are National Thowheed Jamath? -- BBC
