Ernakulam: A Canadian national has been taken into custody for using a drone to capture footage near the Mattancherry Synagogue. The detained individual has been identified as 66-year-old Ashu Kumar Khanna. Police took action after an investigation revealed that Khanna had flown a drone in these high-security areas four times over the past year. Authorities intensified their response due to the region’s heightened security significance.
Meanwhile, the investigation into an arson attempt in front of another synagogue in the area is currently ongoing. The incident occurred outside the Kadavumbhagam Synagogue on Market Road, Ernakulam. Police had previously arrested the accused, Ebin Paul, in connection with the case. The investigation is progressing after invoking charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against the suspect.
