Kerala Synagogue Arson Linked to Pakistani Operatives: NIA Investigation Underway | Raw Report

A suspected Pakistan link has taken the Kerala synagogue arson case into a major national security investigation. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has reportedly taken over the probe into the October 12 incident near the historic Kadavumbagam Synagogue in Kochi.The accused, identified as Ebin B Paul, allegedly set fire to a nursery near the synagogue and recorded the incident. Investigators are examining claims that he shared footage with foreign-based handlers through Telegram and received cryptocurrency payments. Reports have also pointed to suspected links with Pakistan-based terror operatives.Kerala Police have alleged that the synagogue arson may have been part of a wider terror conspiracy, with similar incidents potentially serving as test runs before more serious attacks. The investigation is also examining other alleged arson incidents, digital communications and the identity of a handler referred to as ‘Boss’.Who was directing the accused? Was the Kochi incident part of a larger terror network? And what could the investigation reveal about the suspected cross-border links?Watch News18 for the latest developments in the Kerala synagogue arson case and the NIA investigation.Subscribe to News18 for breaking news, national security updates and the latest developments from across India. n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_raw-reportNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube