Kerala Synagogue Arson: Police Investigate Possible Terror Links and Foreign Hand | Brass Tacks

A suspected terror angle has emerged in the investigation into the arson incident near the historic Kadavumbhagam Synagogue in Kochi, Kerala. Police have arrested Ebin B. Paul, accused of setting fire to banners and boards at a horticulture nursery near the synagogue.Investigators are examining suspicious mobile phone chats, online contacts, financial transactions and a possible link to an unidentified person referred to as “Boss”. Reports indicate that central agencies are also examining possible foreign connections, including suspected links to Pakistan-based networks. These leads remain under investigation, and the nature of any alleged wider conspiracy has yet to be established.The case has raised serious security concerns around a historic Jewish place of worship. Was the accused acting alone, or could there be a wider network behind the incident? What do the digital trail and suspected foreign links reveal?On Brass Tacks, we examine the investigation, the possible terror angle and the questions confronting security agencies. -tacksNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube