Malaysia Flight MH370: 11 Terrorists Arrested on Suspicion of Involvement in Disappearance of Flight -- Malaysia Counter Terror Officer: 'The possibility that the plane was diverted by militants is still high' -- By Priya Joshi, IbTimes.co.uk

Members of Ansar al-Sharia, an al Qaeda-affiliated group, carry their weapons as they ride on a truck in Jaar (Reuters)

Terrorists with links to Al Qaeda may have been behind the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

A total of 11 terrorists, who were reportedly arrested in the capital Kuala Lumpur and in the state of Kedah last week, have been interrogated on suspicion of being involved in the disappearance of the missing aircraft.

The suspects are said to be members of a violent new terror group who have been planning bomb attacks in Muslim countries.

Aged from 22 to 55, the militants are said to comprise students, odd-job workers, a young widow and business professionals.

An officer with the Counter Terrorism Division of Malaysian Special Branch said the arrests had heightened suspicion that the flight's disappearance may have been an act of terrorism.

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