New York attack: Twitter users express solidarity with victims

Unconfirmed pro-ISIS social media sites claim responsibility for New York terror attack

BS Web Team | New Delhi Last Updated at November 1, 2017 17:18 IST

Photo: Twitter

Eight persons were killed and several others were injured after a truck ploughed into pedestrians near the site of the World Trade Center memorial in Manhattan, New York on Tuesday. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov, an Uzbek national who came to the US in 2010, has been arrested.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said at a news conference, "Based on the information we have at this moment, this was an act of terror and a particularly cowardly act of terror aimed at innocent civilians."

Unconfirmed pro-ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) social media sites claim responsibility for the attack.

Twitter users took to the micro-blogging site to condemn the incident and express their fury. Former US presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton also expressed solidarity with the victims.

Michelle and I are thinking of the victims of today's attack in NYC and everyone who keeps us safe. New Yorkers are as tough as they come.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 1, 2017

Former White House contender Hillary Clinton, 70, denounced the attack as a "cowardly act."

New York's resilience is stronger than a cowardly act of terror. Thinking of the victims, their families, & the responders who saved lives.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 1, 2017

The President of the United States Donald Trump also condemned the New York Terror Attack and said that he will not allow ISIS terrorist group to “return or enter” in the country.

My thoughts, condolences and prayers to the victims and families of the New York City terrorist attack. God and your country are with you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 31, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also criticised the attack.

Strongly condemn the terror attack in New York City. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with those injured.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 1, 2017

Here’s how people reacted on Twitter:

Keeping the victims, first responders, & people of NY in our thoughts tonight. We will not let terrorism or fear divide us. #NYCStrong
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) October 31, 2017

Terror attack in NYC, not far from 9/11. Deepest condolences to the families of those murdered; and those involved who are scarred forever.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) November 1, 2017

New York. My heart is with you always and forever. Devastating news. My soul and heart is with the victims and there loved ones x horrific
— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) October 31, 2017

That's my high school in the picture. This is sad and horrifying. Sending love to everyone there. https://t.co/DWvZy5AdS1
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) October 31, 2017

New York, we love you. Grateful to first responders who saved lives today. Jill and I are keeping you all in our prayers.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 1, 2017

Every terror act like #ManhattanAttack provides grist to those wishing to demonise all Muslims as terrorists.Thoughts with victim families.
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) November 1, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the #cowardly #ManhattanAttack We stand in solidarity with the brave people of #NYC
— Warnborough College (@Warnborough) November 1, 2017

First Published: Wed, November 01 2017. 17:18 IST