Philippines school blast's suspect arrested

 

by IANS |

Manila, Dec 8 (IANS) Suspect of the Philippines' university gym bombing that killed four and injured 50 others has been arrested, authorities said on Friday.


Armed Forces of the Philippines' public affairs chief Xerxes Trinidad called the male suspect "one of the accomplices."


Earlier two people were identified who allegedly planted the improvised explosive under a seat inside the gym of Mindanao State University in Marawi City on Mindanao island, Xinhua news agency reported.


The blast that occurred on December 3 targeted hundreds of students and teachers who attended a Catholic service.

Latest News
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi in Delhi; discuss development and political issues Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 04:51 PM
Suryakumar Yadav to play two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches in Jan 2026 Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 04:45 PM
Coupang daily user count slips to 14 million range after data breach Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 04:43 PM
Rajnath Singh steers MoU between DRDO, Raksha University for R&D Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 04:42 PM
MP CM Mohan Yadav meets BJP Working President Nitin Nabin in Delhi Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 04:36 PM