In a special interview given to Indian media outlet, DNA, Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed has alleged that the individuals who were responsible for May 6, 2021, Male bombing are linked to the terrorist organization, Islamic State (IS), reports Sun Online on July 21."The arrested individuals and their associates are religious extremists - those that follow the extreme ideologies, especially that of ISIS. Prior to this, other individuals with similar ideologies have also carried out such attacks in the Maldives as well… While it may not have been an attack specifically aimed at me, three murders have been carried out previously under the same pattern. It is very serious and very unfortunate," he added.