Kochi synagogue arson case: What happened, and history of over 800-year-old structure
A 32-year-old man has been arrested for an arson attack on the 800-year-old Kadavumbhagam Synagogue in Kochi. Authorities are investigating potential extremist links and foreign connections, while also examining a separate fire incident at the historic Koder House.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns regarding the safety of historic religious sites and potential radicalization in the region.
Kadavumbhagam Synagogue, a little-known Jewish place of worship in Kochi, Keralam, is now in the news after reports of an arson attack outside the over 800-year-old structure. A 32-year-old man, Ebin Paul, was arrested for allegedly setting fire to the boards kept outside the gate of the historic synagogue in Ernakulam market on Monday (October 12, 2026).
Here’s a look at what happened, latest updates on the case and the history of Kadavumbhagam Synagogue, whose original structure is said to date back to the 12th century.
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