The China Post
Date: July 9, 2016
By: Stephanie Chao
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The police announced Friday that they had identified a chief suspect — one
Travelers offer their luggage for strengthened security inspection on Friday, July 8, at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. In the aftermath of Thursday’s explosion on a commuter train entering Songshan Station, security inspections were beefed up at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, including checked luggage, cabin baggage and cabin checks. (CNA)
of dozens wounded — over the commuter train explosion that injured dozens in Taipei on Thursday night.
The 55-year-old male suspect, Lin Ying-chang (林英昌), was one of the 25 victims wounded after Thursday night’s blast, police told local media, saying forensic evidence, fingerprints and surveillance footage pointed to him.
However, the police stressed that the investigation was not over as they have not been able to interview Lin, who remains in critical condition and in intensive care.
The motives behind the explosion are also not yet clear as police could not complete questioning of the suspect as of press time.
An explosion rocked commuter Train 1258’s sixth carriage, operated by Taiwan Railways Administration on Thursday night, two minutes before it was due to arrive at Songshan Station. Over 20 people were in the carriage at the time. [FULL STORY]