Kerala Blast Accused Dominic Martin’s Shocking Facebook Live: Labels Jehovah’s Witnesses as ‘Anti-National

By Umesh Dhiman Last updated Oct 29, 2023

Kerala Blast Accused Dominic Martin's Shocking Facebook Live Labels Jehovah's Witnesses as 'Anti-National

Dominic Martin, the man who has been suspected of setting off a series of explosions at a convention center in Kalamassery, Ernakulam district, has gone on Facebook live to explain that he targeted the local congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses because of their “anti-national” beliefs. In the live show, he explained that he had been trying to steer people away from a “misguided movement.” The police have not yet established whether or not this is the same Martin who surrendered in Thrissur or the accuracy of the statements made during the live stream.

BREAKING: One man named Dominic Martin through a Facebook Video has taken responsibility for the Kerala bomb blasts. He has claimed he is part of the same Christian group which had organised the event. His claims are being verified by the Kerala Police. Joint investigation by NIA… pic.twitter.com/YvTje9G5uS
— Frontalforce 🇮🇳 (@FrontalForce) October 29, 2023

Please call me Martin. The Jehovah’s Witnesses convention was rocked by a bombing that left much of the building in ruins. I accept the whole blame for what happened. According to Martin’s now-deleted Facebook Live, he was explaining his actions by going live to explain his motivations. Six years ago, I came to the conclusion that this group was misguided and that its doctrines were profoundly unpatriotic. I informed them of the situation and strongly suggested that they change their behavior. Nonetheless, they have not shown any signs of readiness to do so.

This is not what I believe in. I am positive that this group is unnecessary in the current social climate. I plan to report to the police station right away. Martin said on the Live that more research was unnecessary. I’d want to add that it’s not okay for news outlets or social media to share the specifics of my bombing planning. In the hands of a non-specialist, this knowledge could prove disastrous. To wrap up, let me say this.

One man named Dominic Martin through a Facebook Video has taken responsibility for the Kerala bomb blasts. He has claimed he is part of the same Christian group which had organised the event. His claims are being verified by the Kerala Police. Joint investigation by NIA & Police. pic.twitter.com/AUXc6fOy1K
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) October 29, 2023

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The explosions on Sunday killed one person and injured 45. The police reported that a man turned himself into them in the Thrissur district of the state hours after the attack, taking responsibility for the bombings that had taken place at the Christian religious gathering in Kalamassery.