Maharashtra man held by Thrissur Police linked to Kochi synagogue arson case accused; Probe on

Thrissur (Kerala): Kerala Police has taken Gurumurti, a Maharashtra native arrested for terrorist activities, into custody for further questioning. A team, led by the Thrissur Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), will interrogate him at a confidential location to uncover details about his underworld links. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is also likely to question him.

Thrissur police arrested Gurumurti the other day based on intelligence inputs regarding his alleged links to underworld criminal Lawrence Bishnoi's gang. A special investigation team apprehended him from Manissery Thrikkangode in Ottapalam, where he was working at a commercial establishment, and subsequently remanded him.

 

Background and movements in Kerala

Although originally from Tamil Nadu, Gurumurti’s family migrated to Maharashtra when he was young. He was residing in Ottapalam with his partner, whose statement has also been recorded by the police. While he has been in Kerala for a considerable period, he moved to the Thrikkangode area of Ottapalam only seven months ago.

 

Underworld ties and synagogue case link

Police investigations revealed that Gurumurti was involved in various terrorist activities in exchange for money and had filmed footage of the crimes he committed. He had also travelled extensively across Kerala with dangerous motives.

Furthermore, police have received intelligence indicating that Gurumurti is connected to the group controlling Ebin Paul, the accused in the Kochi synagogue arson case. Officers have confirmed that he established contact with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang through social media. Further details are expected to emerge once the interrogation is complete.