Probe into synagogue arson in Keralam’s Kochi intensified: Chennithala
Authorities in Kochi have intensified the investigation into a synagogue arson case by forming a Special Investigation Team and invoking the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The move follows reports of potential extremist links associated with the accused.
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The application of anti-terror legislation to a local arson case indicates a heightened state of security concern regarding communal or extremist activities.
KOCHI The probe into the alleged synagogue arson case has been intensified by constituting a special investigation team (SIT) under the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ernakulam Central, in accordance with the directions of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Kochi City), Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has said. He was replying to a submission on the matter raised in the Assembly by T.J. Vinod, MLA. Mr.
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