Continued/Update: Explosion at Convention in India-2023

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Subject: Update on Threats Against Jehovah’s Witnesses in Kerala, India

 

 

I wanted to share an important update concerning our fellow Witnesses in Kerala, India, who are facing renewed threats amid ongoing legal proceedings related to the tragic 2023 Kalamassery convention bombing.

 

On May 12, 2025, T.A. Sreekumar, the regional spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses in Kerala, received a threatening WhatsApp message from a Malaysian-registered number. The message warned of bomb attacks on our places of worship and gatherings across Kerala and threatened individuals cooperating in the ongoing Kalamassery blasts case. 

 

This incident follows the October 29, 2023, attack during a Jehovah’s Witnesses convention in Kalamassery, where eight individuals, including a 12-year-old girl, lost their lives, and over 50 others were injured. Dominic Martin, who claimed to be a former member of our community, surrendered to the police and confessed to orchestrating the attack, citing ideological disagreements with our teachings as his motive. 

 

The Kerala Police have registered a case under sections pertaining to inciting hatred and criminal intimidation and are actively investigating the source of the recent threat. They are also probing potential links to broader networks. 

 

These events underscore the challenges faced by our brothers and sisters in Kerala. Let us keep them in our prayers, asking Jehovah to grant them strength and protection during these trying times.

 

For more detailed information, you may refer to the following articles:

 

• Kerala police launch probe after threats to Jehovah’s Witnesses – Deccan Herald

• Police investigate threat towards regional spokesperson of Jehovah’s Witnesses – Times of India

 

May Jehovah continue to guide and protect His people worldwide.

 

 

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[Cool.As.Ice]

They’re gonna have to beef up their security at the Kingdom Halls. India is no stranger to terrorist and mob violence. I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers.

[Brandon]

Thanks. Every so often I check the edit history of the Wikipedia page for any updates but hadn’t in a while.

 

I’m very interested to see the results of the court case. 

[truce]

We trust that the GB and the India Branch, guided by holy spirit, will make prayerful decisions as to what is best for the safety of our brothers there, as regards meetings, assemblies, conventions and the public ministry. 

[Jim Jam]

How did he get his number, and why would he warn before carrying the attack?

 

Let's pray intensely for the brothers' safety

Edited May 16, 2025 by Jwanon