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New Indian Express
21-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Interpol to investigate international links in 2023 Kalamassery blast case
KOCHI: Interpol has decided to investigate the international links in the 2023 Kalamassery blast case, which claimed eight lives during a Jehovah's Witnesses convention. The probe follows a request from the Kerala Police, routed through the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) earlier this year. The twin IED blasts occurred on October 29, 2023, at a convention centre in Kalamassery during a prayer meeting, killing eight people and injuring 53. On the same day, Dominic Martin, a resident of Kochi, took responsibility for the attack via a social media post and later surrendered to the police. Investigators later found that Martin had worked in Dubai for several years before returning to Kochi a few months prior to the incident. In January 2024, the Kerala government permitted the police to initiate the Mutual Legal Assistance proceedings with the UAE. Subsequently, MHA forwarded the request to the Interpol authorities in Dubai to assist with the investigation. 'Recently, we received information that Interpol has begun processing the Mutual Legal Assistance request. The authorities in Dubai have agreed to provide the information we sought as part of the investigation. The Interpol-linked agency in Dubai will conduct an inquiry based on our request and the findings will be shared with us through MHA,' a senior police officer told TNIE. Kerala Police have requested information regarding Martin's stay in Dubai, his known associates, and whether he had any prior criminal involvement during his time there. Meanwhile, a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses has reported receiving a threat from a Malaysian phone number.
New Indian Express
15-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Ahead of trial, Kerala Kalamassery blast case witnesses receive death threat
KOCHI: Ahead of the trial in the case related to the serial blasts that rocked a Jehovah's Witnesses gathering in Kalamassery, an alleged death threat was issued against witnesses who are to testify against Dominic Martin, the accused, on Wednesday. The threatening message was sent to the phone number of Sreekumar, the public relations officer of Jehovah's Witnesses, a Christian denomination. 'The threat message from a Malaysian phone number was received on my WhatsApp, around 10 pm on Monday. But, I noticed it only the following morning,' said Sreekumar, a resident of North Kalamassery. Detailing about the threat message, he said: 'The first message warned of explosions at Jehovah's Witnesses' worship centres, including near Aluva temple, and all other conventions across the state. When I asked why, the sender replied that Jehovah's Witnesses must be eradicated from Kerala, and that anyone testifying against Dominic Martin would be killed. Here, I asked why he was telling all this to me. The sender replied that everyone needed to know.' 'All these communications were in English. No further messages followed,' he said. He added that, he has filed official complaints with both the Kalamassery Police and Aluva Rural Police. 'We received the complaint regarding the death threat late on Tuesday. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for inciting communal hatred and issuing death threats,' said M B Latheef, SHO of Kalamassery Police Station. The investigation is under way, and we cannot reveal further details at this point, he added. Latheef also noted that the Kochi city police had filed the chargesheet in the Kalamassery blast case on time, and the trial proceedings are set to begin soon.
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Kerala police launch probe after threats to Jehovah's Witnesses
Kochi, The Kerala Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation following a complaint from the Public Relations Officer of 'Jehovah's Witnesses', a Christian religious group, that he received a threatening international phone call. The caller allegedly warned that members of the group who testify against the accused in the Kalamassery serial blast case would be killed. According to the complaint filed at the Kalamassery police station, the caller also threatened to plant bombs at all conclaves and prayer halls where the PRO conducts religious services. The PRO said he received the call from a Malaysian number at 9.57 pm on May 12, police confirmed. An FIR has been registered under Sections 196 and 351 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita , and an investigation is underway, they said on Wednesday. The threat comes as the trial is about to begin in connection with the October 2023 blasts during a gathering of Jehovah's Witnesses in Kalamassery here, which left eight people dead and several others injured. Hours after the blasts, a man named Dominic Martin allegedly an estranged member of the group surrendered to police in Thrissur district, claiming responsibility for the attack. He was later arrested. Jehovah's Witnesses is a Christian religious group that traces its origins to 19th century America. According to historians, Jehovah's Witnesses was considered an offshoot of the International Bible Students' Association, founded by Charles Taze Russell in Pittsburgh in the year 1872. Unlike mainstream Christian denominations, Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe in the Holy Trinity but worship Jehovah as "the God of the Bible and the Creator of all things". Followers of the group see Jesus Christ as the son of God, and not God himself. They learn from the teachings and examples set by Christ; hence they consider themselves Christians.
Cision Canada
24-04-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Canada Soccer and Haleon Kickoff Multi-Year Partnership focused on Health and Wellness Français
Haleon Canada, and its more than 25 brands, will have category exclusivity for Pain Relief, Oral Healthcare, Vitamins, Digestive Health, and Respiratory including cough and cold. The partnership, negotiated by Canadian Soccer Business, will promote inclusivity through health education, access and sport. "Soccer is one of the most accessible and fastest-growing sports in the country, as it can be played by anyone, anywhere," said Syed Zeeshan Shams, Head of Marketing for Haleon Canada. "Self-care and prevention are the best defense, and Haleon's products can assist Canadians, including athletes at all levels, in maintaining their health and performance." The partnership will kick-off with Canada Soccer's National Teams' 2025 international match schedule building toward Canada's participation in FIFA World Cup '26 on home soil and through the much-anticipated 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Haleon will bring the partnership to life through online, in-stadium and retailer activations, designed to create unforgettable moments for soccer fans across Canada. "The enthusiasm and energy for soccer continues to grow among Canadians," said Dominic Martin, Director of Marketing, Canada Soccer. "We are proud to introduce this collaboration which highlights the shared values of both Haleon and Canada Soccer in fostering a culture of proactive health management and peak performance on and off the pitch." This marks Haleon Canada's first national, full-portfolio sponsorship. "Haleon and Canada Soccer are very much aligned in their approaches to health and wellness, so it's fitting that they are now partnering to promote such essential principles," said Glen Johnson, Executive Vice President, Canadian Soccer Business. "We look forward to supporting them in leveraging this relationship to benefit fans of soccer on and off the pitch in the coming years." About Haleon Haleon (LSE / NYSE: HLN) is a global leader in consumer health, with a purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity. Haleon's product portfolio spans five major categories: Oral Health, Pain Relief, Respiratory Health, Digestive Health, and Wellness. Built on trusted science, innovation and deep human understanding, Haleon Canada brands include: Advil, Buckley's, Centrum, Emergen-C, Flonase, NeoCitran, Nexium, Polident, Robitussin, Sensodyne, TUMS, Voltaren and more. For more information on Haleon and its brands visit About Canada Soccer Canada Soccer, in partnership with its membership and its partners, provides leadership in the pursuit of excellence in soccer, both at the national and international levels. Canada Soccer not only strives to lead Canada to victory, but also encourages Canadians to a life-long passion for soccer. For more details on Canada Soccer, visit the official website at About Canadian Soccer Business Canadian Soccer Business (CSB) represents a suite of top-tier national assets that are central to the sport of soccer in Canada. This includes representation for all corporate partnerships and media rights (broadcast and distribution) related to Canada Soccer's core assets including the Men's and Women's National Team and the TELUS Canadian Championship, along with all rights associated with the Canadian Premier League (CPL) and League1 Canada.
