Kochi synagogue arson suspect linked to prior fire incidents, SIT probes Telegram ties

Police investigating the arson at a Kochi synagogue have linked the accused to two earlier fire incidents, suggesting a pattern of targeted attacks. The Special Investigation Team suspects the suspect sent videos of the incident to handlers via Telegram, indicating possible external coordination. The motive and extent of any network remain unclear, but the case raises concerns about communal violence and potential foreign influence.