Subsequent to the series of explosions that took place at a Christian religious gathering in Kerala, neighboring states, namely Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, have intensified their security measures and vigilance, primarily along the shared borders.
The government of Karnataka has issued directives for the police to maintain close scrutiny of the border regions and has bolstered the presence of security personnel. At various entry points from Kerala into Karnataka, random inspections of vehicles will be conducted. It's worth noting that there are a total of seven major entry points and seven minor ones connecting the two states, with an increased deployment of police personnel at each of these locations, according to officials.
G Parameshwara, the Home Minister of Karnataka, stated, "We have sent an alert message (to cops). We don't have details on who carried out the Kerala blast and how it happened. Instructions given to IG and Commissioner to monitor Mangaluru border."
Furthermore, heightened security measures have been enacted along the border separating Kerala and Tamil Nadu. In close proximity to Kerala, particularly in the Kanyakumari district, churches have been provided with additional security in response to the recent explosions.
In addition, the police forces have been directed to carry out comprehensive checks of vehicles and posts in the districts of Coimbatore and Tenkasi.
Within Kerala itself, the local police have reinforced security measures in the aftermath of the blasts. There has been a pronounced increase in surveillance of social media platforms, and a clear warning has been issued that any content found to be incendiary or inflammatory will be met with legal action.
The tragic incident in Kerala resulted in the loss of one life and left over 40 individuals injured. Three explosions occurred at a religious assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses in Kalamassery, with some of the injured individuals reportedly in critical condition. A distressing number of victims have sustained burns covering more than 50 percent of their bodies.
MR Ajith Kumar, the ADGP (law and order) in Kerala, reported that an individual named Dominic Martin has voluntarily surrendered, claiming responsibility for the acts. The police are currently in the process of verifying these claims.
