Kochi synagogue arson accused linked to two earlier fire incidents: Police

The Kadavumbhagam Synagogue at Mattancherry in Kochi is in a dilapidated condition on October 19, 2026 | Photo Credit: H. VIBHU

The SIT probing a possible terror link in the arson near a synagogue in Ernakulam market has found that the accused was allegedly involved in two similar incidents earlier this year, police sources said on Monday (October 19, 2026).

Police have arrested Ebin Paul (32), a native of Puthencruz near here, for allegedly setting fire to Blossom Nursery, located in front of the Kadavubhagam synagogue in Ernakulam market, within the limits of Kochi Central police station, in the early hours of October 12.

On Monday (October 19), Mr. Paul was produced before the Ernakulam Judicial First Class Magistrate Court after the completion of five days of police custody and was remanded to judicial custody.