‘Consider This a Warning’: New Details Emerge from Omen Oil Office Bombing
Kevluarital, Kevpríg— Two days after a devastating explosion at the Omen Oil Company offices in Kevluarital, new details have emerged shedding light on the incident that killed 18 and left 27 injured. The Messengers of Tallaz (MOT), a militant group known for its radical opposition to corporate exploitation and perceived injustices against Krautali heritage, has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Kevluarital Police confirmed that the explosion occurred during an annual shareholders meeting held in an event room on the first floor of the Omen Oil Company building. The blast, which resulted in a massive fire, has been classified as an act of terrorism by Kevluarital Police. The Federal Police Agency (FPA) has taken the lead in the ongoing investigation, working to uncover the details behind the attack.
In a recorded statement posted on various social media platforms, MOT declared that the attack was a direct response to Omen Oil’s activities, which they allege have devastated the historical homeland of the Krautali people— the Barrier Islands and much of Southern Krauanagaz. The group accused the company of polluting the seas and decimating local flora and fauna populations through irresponsible corporate practices.
“Omen Oil has ravaged our sacred lands, poisoning our waters and killing our wildlife. Consider this attack a warning to all those who exploit and desecrate our heritage,” said a spokesperson for MOT in the statement.
The FPA, alongside city police and intelligence units, is conducting a thorough investigation into the attack. Preliminary findings suggest that an improvised explosive device (IED) was used, though details regarding how it was planted and detonated remain under investigation according to the FPA.
Security has been heightened across Kevpríg, with armed Provincial Militia units stationed in various areas, particularly at corporate offices and public spaces, as authorities seek to prevent further attacks. The government has called for increased vigilance and cooperation from the public, urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
The Krauanagazan government has condemned the attack in the strongest terms, with Krauanaet Zharan stating, “This cowardly act of terror against innocent civilians and a pillar of our economy will not go unpunished. We are committed to bringing those responsible to justice and ensuring the safety of our people.”
Meanwhile, Omen Oil has temporarily suspended its operations nationwide as a precautionary measure. The company has issued a statement expressing profound grief over the loss of life and injuries sustained, and pledging to support the affected families and cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation. “Our hearts are with the victims and their families. We will do everything in our power to assist in the recovery and to strengthen our security measures moving forward,” said CEO Laran Tura.
The MOT’s claim of responsibility has sparked renewed debate over federal environmental policies and corporate responsibility within Krauanagaz. For nearly a decade advocacy groups have called for stricter regulations on industrial practices to prevent further ecological harm and mitigate some of the grievances that fuel militant extremism.