Salvan Momika shot dead in Sweden after burning Quran

Salwan Momika, an Iraqi national who organized a Quran burning event in Sweden, has been found dead.

She was reportedly shot dead at her home near Stockholm on Wednesday evening. Swedish media reported that Momika was live streaming on TikTok at the time of her murder.

Salwan Momika, 38, gained international attention in 2023 by publicly burning a Quran. His actions sparked strong protests in the Islamic world, with protests taking place in several countries.

The local administration in Iraq has announced a $2 million reward for his killer, and the Baghdad government has also demanded his extradition.

Swedish authorities have arrested several people in connection with the incident. An investigation is underway.