Martin Dominic, a resident of Kochi, was the primary suspect behind the recent bombing, citing substantial evidence. Allegedly, Dominic utilized instructional materials from YouTube to construct triggering mechanisms and acquired petrol from a local fuel station. Employing thread bombs, he executed the assault, incorporating heating coils readily accessible in the area, alongside a toy car remote for the triggering device.
In his statement, Dominic emphasized his solitary involvement, emphasizing his modest family comprising a wife, son, and daughter. Notably, a News18 report revealed that Dominic harbored profound grievances against Jehovah’s Witnesses for what he perceived as their “subversive” teachings. Motivated to administer a “lesson,” he purportedly resorted to the violent attack as retribution for their alleged teachings.
A devastating explosion struck a convention center in Kochi, Kerala, on the morning of Sunday, October 29, claiming the lives of three individuals and leaving more than 50 others wounded. The incident occurred during a Jehovah’s Witnesses prayer gathering in the Kalamassery area of Ernakulam district.
The initial reports following the devastating incident revealed the death of one woman and injuries to 52 individuals, including six in critical condition, stemming from the blasts. Tragically, one of the critically injured, a 53-year-old woman, succumbed to her wounds, followed by the heartbreaking passing of a 12-year-old girl who had sustained 95% burns in the tragedy.
State Police Chief DGP Shaik Darvesh Saheb confirmed that the explosion resulted from an improvised explosive device (IED). Notably, a few hours subsequent to the occurrence, a man purporting to be affiliated with Jehovah’s Witnesses surrendered himself to authorities in the Thrissur district of the state, admitting to his involvement in orchestrating the multiple blasts.
