Kochi City police file chargesheet filed in Kalamassery blast case Dominic Martin charged in Kochi blast at Jehovah's Witnesses convention center, resulting in eight deaths, under UAPA and IPC. The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024
‘Used to police action’: Muslim man picked up after Kerala blast was acquitted of sedition 17 years ago “After the noon prayers, I was resting at home, when they rang the bell. There were many policemen outside waiting for me,” recounts Nizamuddin Panayikulam. He didn’t ask them why they were at his doorstep. He had seen the media reports of the bomb blasts at a convention centre at… Newslaundry · Nov 2, 2023
Kochi blast: Man who surrendered arrested after 14 hours of questioning KOCHI: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the state police on Monday recorded the arrest of Kochi native Dominic Martin in connection with the explosion at a convention of the Christian denomination Jehovah’s Witnesses in Kalamassery that killed three persons and injured several others. The Times of India · Oct 30, 2023
Kerala blasts: Building in Ernakulam reportedly owned by suspect under surveillance SIT probing blasts at Kalamassery puts up surveillance outside building owned by prime suspect Dominic Martin. Building rented out to three persons, one room for football training equipment. Martin not seen frequently, last seen Fri. for maintenance. Tenants asked to cooperate with police, verify if building used for IEDs. The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023
Suspect detained in an explosion that killed 3 people at a Jehovah's Witness gathering in India Authorities say a former Jehovah’s Witness has been detained on suspicion of setting off an explosive device that killed three people and wounded 50 others at a denomination gathering in southern India The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023
Kerala blasts: suspect being grilled, arrest to be recorded later on Monday SIT continues to interrogate Dominic Martin, the sole suspect in the Kerala multiple explosions, at the Kalamassery Police Armed Reserve camp. Martin bought materials to assemble IEDs and detonators from various places The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023
Kerala blast: suspect had taken a hotel room in Kodakara briefly before surrender Suspect Dominic Martin took a hotel room in Kodakara, Thrissur for 10 mins before surrendering to police. He is suspected of making a social media post claiming responsibility for the explosion during his stay. Hotel staff confirmed he paid ₹1,500 via UPI & CCTV footage vouching for his presence. The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023
Kalamassery convention centre blast: Police yet to record arrest of Dominic Martin Police are probing the Kalamassery explosion, yet to arrest Dominic Martin who surrendered after posting video owning up to it. Evidence is being gathered before arrest. Reports of a car with fake number plate speeding off before explosion played down. #KalamasseryExplosion #DominicMartin #PoliceProbe The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023
Kerala: Two dead, 51 injured in IED blasts at Christian prayer meeting; man from same group claims responsibility KOCHI: Two women lost their lives, and 51 individuals sustained injuries, some of them severe, in a series of explosions that sent shockwaves through the region near port city of Kochi in Kerala, on Sunday morning. The Times of India · Oct 29, 2023
Enraged by ‘teachings’ of Jehovah’s Witnesses, planted bombs, says suspect He said their teachings degraded other beliefs, exhorted children to refuse sweets and food, and told members not to vote or join civil/military service. He wanted to "react" to protect society from such teachings. The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023
Kerala Blast: Man surrenders before police; takes responsibility of explosion The alleged accused have been identified as Dominic Martin claiming that he belonged to the same group of sabha. Read further on Dynamite News Dynamite News · Oct 29, 2023