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NIA And Kerala ATS Probe Terror Links And 2000 Dollar Payment In Kochi Synagogue Arson Case
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News18•14-10-2026, 10:35
NIA And Kerala ATS Probe Terror Links And 2000 Dollar Payment In Kochi Synagogue Arson Case
- •The National Investigation Agency and Kerala Anti-Terrorism Squad have joined the investigation into the alleged arson attempt at a historic synagogue in Kochi.
- •Investigators are examining a suspected financial transaction of 2000 dollars and active Telegram group chats involving the accused, identified as Ebin Paul.
- •Authorities are probing potential international connections, wider security implications, and a possible link to a similar incident in Muvattupuzha.
- •The mobile phone of the accused is undergoing forensic examination to authenticate communications and identify potential handlers or associates.
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The suspect, identified as Ebin Paul, allegedly arrived around 2.30 am with a can of petrol, poured fuel on a horticulture nursery run by the synagogue trust, and attempted to set it on fire before being traced and arrested.
Investigators are scrutinizing the accused's Telegram activity to determine if he sought tasks or instructions from online groups, potentially receiving around $2,000 and interacting with an individual he referred to as a 'boss'.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Kerala Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) have joined the probe to examine potential international connections, terror links, financial trails, and a possible connection to a similar incident in Muvattupuzha.
