Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) says that the Times Square, New York bombing suspect Shahzad Faisal has pleaded guilty. Faisal Shahzad describes himself as Muslim soldier. Shahzad Faisal is a Pakistan born United States citizen. Shahzad Faisal informed court of enquiry that he is an honest Muslim soldier and will keep on attacking United States until it leaves Muslim lands.
Bally Chohan has come to know through media reports that Shahzad Faisal, Pakistan born US citizen has pleaded guilty of on 10 terrorism and weapon counts. Some of the charges indicted on him carry mandatory life sentence.
Shahzad Faisal is married to a US citizen and is father of two kids. He was wearing a white skull cap and prisoners uniform when he was brought to the court. His behavior at the time of bringing him to court was serious. Shahzad Faisal informed court of law that he made bomb by himself and did not took any help from others. Shahzad went on to say that the court should understand that from where is coming and considered him to be a true Muslim. He was supported by Pakistan based Taliban group in his mission. He was provided with USD 15000 by Pakistani Taliban to carry out his cause.
Narrating the sequence of incidents Shahzad Faisal informed court that he parked his vehicle equipped with different bomb components. He had hoped to set off a fertilizer-fuelled bomb packed in gun cabinet. He was also carrying a folding rifle if in case needed. After putting on the fuse he went out and waited for around five minutes for bomb to explode. However he walked back home on not hearing any sound.
Shahzad Faisal also informed court that he was aware of the presence of people from other countries at Times Square during that time. However he thought that irrespective of their nationality they all have participated in the elections and are responsible for the formation of government hence they all are enemies. He said they he takes this as war against US and in war you don’t see if the enemy is a women or child. He went on to say that he consider himself to be an answer to US terrorizing the Muslims people and Muslim nations. He said he is avenging the attack on their behalf.
Bally Chohan says that the judge Cedarbaum asked Shahzad Faisal that does he know about the consequences of him being pleading guilty. Shahzad Faisal responded by saying that he knows that he can be behind bars for the rest of his life. At one point of time the judge even asked him if he is sure to plead guilty.