Arson outside synagogue in Kochi: SIT gets five-day custody of accused
A court in Kochi has granted five days of police custody for Ebin Paul, the suspect accused of arson at the Kadavumbhagam Synagogue. Investigators are currently analyzing digital evidence to determine if the attack was part of a larger, coordinated network.
Why it matters
The investigation into potential extremist links and targeting of religious institutions highlights ongoing security concerns regarding communal harmony and radicalization.
Arson outside synagogue in Kochi: SIT gets five-day custody of accused left Police personnel posted at the historic Kadavumbhagam Synagogue on Market Road in Kochi after the alleged arson attack on October 12, 2026. file photo file photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/yf89lt/article71589055.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG_WhatsApp_Image_2026-_2_1_80GLQ30G.jpg Sivagaminathan S 2224@Kochi The SIT is analysing digital evidence to establish whether a wider network was involved and identify those who may have directed the attack KOCHI The Ernakulam Judicial First Class Magistrate Court-II on Thursday (October 15, 2026) sent Ebin Paul, the accused in the arson attack outside the Kadavumbhagam Synagogue, to the custody of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case for five days. The court directed the police to ensure that the accused receives proper medical care and medication.
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