Dominic Martin, an Indian citizen, gained notoriety for orchestrating the Kerala blasts at a Christian gathering in October 2023. |
He worked as an electrical foreman in Dubai for around 15 to 17 years before returning to India a few months before the incident. |
Upon losing his job due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dominic shifted to Dubai in 2021 and later returned to India after his daughter fell ill. |
Following the 2018 Kerala floods, Dominic actively shared messages about relief aid for the victims. |
In a Facebook Live on the day of the blasts, he explained bombing the gathering to bring about change within a religious sect he felt was not receptive to his requests. |
Dominic surrended to the police after the blasts, which led to the deletion of his Facebook Live video. |
On the morning of the blasts, Dominic arrived at the event venue with two bags of IEDs and detonated them remotely. |
His family members, including his mother-in-law, were present at the site of the bombing. |
Despite trying to warn his wife about the danger, she did not respond to his calls, prompting Dominic to carry out the attack. |
Mini, Dominic's wife, was shocked to see him implicated as the 'Kerala bomber' and sought help from their landlord. |
Neighbors described Dominic as a quiet and peaceful individual who rarely shared his religious beliefs. |
Authorities disclosed that Dominic was adept at making electronic circuits and spent only a minimal amount on the bomb materials. |
He was charged with multiple offenses under Indian law and remanded to judicial custody following a court appearance. |
Dominic chose to represent himself in court rather than accept legal counsel. |
During the investigation, police noted his seemingly detached demeanor towards the casualties but showed concern for the death of a young girl. |