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Crime
Kerala Synagogue Fire: UAPA Charges Against Accused, NIA Takes Over
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 03:18 PM
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The Kerala Synagogue fire has taken a serious turn with authorities invoking the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against the accused. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has also joined the probe.
A fire that ravaged the historic synagogue in Kochi, Kerala, has now become a matter of national security concern. The Kerala Police, after initial investigations, have invoked the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against the accused individuals. This indicates the authorities suspect a larger conspiracy behind the fire incident. The NIA, India's premier counter-terrorism agency, has been brought in to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. The UAPA charges suggest the potential involvement of terrorist elements or a planned act of sabotage.