Why Was Christian Religious Gathering Attacked In Kerala? Dominic Martin Says This In Viral Video

The man who has claimed responsibility for carrying out the multiple bomb explosions on a Christian religious gathering has revealed the motive behind the attack.

In a viral video, he has claimed responsibility for the blasts and given reasons for the attack.

The blasts occurred at an international convention centre in Kalamassery where over 2000 followers of Jehovah's Witnesses had assembled on the concluding day of their three-day-long prayer meeting. Jehovah's Witnesses is a Christian religious group that originated in the United States of America in the 19th century.

In the clip, which was aired on various TV channels, the man alleged that he took the decision as the teachings of the organisation were "seditious." No one from the organisation has reacted to his allegations.

Martin further accused the organization and its ideology of posing a danger to the country, advocating for its cessation within the state. He asserted that he had repeatedly urged the organization to rectify its teachings, but it remained unwilling to do so.

"As I had no other option, I took this decision," the man stated in the video

On the other hand, a person claiming to be a member of the religious group told a TV channel that no such person was part of their organisation presently, according to a PTI report.

ADGP Law and Order M R Ajith Kumar told reporters here that Dominic Martin surrendered at Kodakara police station in the morning, claiming he was the one who set off the blasts. The officer said the man gave evidence supporting his claim and the police were examining that as well as his claims and the reasons he gave for carrying out the act.

The preliminary probe has revealed that an improvised explosive device (IED) was used to carry out the blasts, State Police Chief Shaik Darvesh Saheb.

The first blast occurred around 9.40 am and two people died in the incident while over 50 were injured.

On the blast, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said, "What happened in Kalamassery is very unfortunate. Currently, 41 people are hospitalised, 27 people admitted in Ernakulam Medical College...4 people discharged. 2 people have died, and 5 are critical. A special team led by ADGP Law and Order will be investigating this incident...20 members will be in the investigating team. An all-party-meeting has been called for tomorrow."