British schoolboy posts pictures online from ISIS territory

August 09, 2016 19:06

A 15-year-old British schoolboy believed to be fighting with the Islamic State in Syria has posted gun-toting pictures of himself on Facebook, alarming police and triggering fears that the terror outfit may be

using him to lure other western recruits.

Ibrahim Iqbal posted pictures of himself in full combat gear and holding an AK-47 on the social media site.

Pictures triggered fears that ISIS may be using him to lure other western recruits.

"We are aware of posts made on social media. These are currently being reviewed to establish if any offences have been committed," the UKs North East Counter Terrorism Unit said in a statement.

The unit is leading an investigation into the disappearance of Iqbal along with his family members from Bradford in northern England.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Kohli's Moment Of Magic On The Field

Punjab Kings had a horror day on the field as they put down four catches against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

'I Had Never Asked For Votes Before'

BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar's wife and son who keep themselves far from the political limelight reveal what it is like to campaign for the first time.

Squash star Joshna Chinappa conferred with Padma Shri

'Just being recognised for all my efforts towards the game feels good.'

Are Markets Expecting Lower BJP Tally?

Market chatter suggests that the BJP could win fewer than 300.

Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'respect Pak' remark gives BJP new ammo

The BJP accused the Congress of being an apologist for Pakistan and the terrorism emanating from its soil, as the ruling party cited comments of Mani Shankar Aiyar to slam it.