In a major counter-terror success, the FBI has foiled an ISIS-linked terror plot in North Carolina just days before New Year celebrations. According to federal authorities, an ISIS-inspired youth was planning a deadly attack targeting a fast-food restaurant crowded with holiday visitors. Acting on intelligence inputs, the FBI arrested the suspect before the plan could be executed. During searches at the accused’s home and on his mobile phone, investigators recovered a manifesto detailing plans to carry out a mass casualty attack on New Year’s Eve. The timely action by federal agencies prevented a major terror incident and ensured public safety. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing to identify any possible links or wider networks connected to the plot.

