Kalamassery blast: Dominic sent to police custody for 10 days

KOCHI: The Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court on Monday sent accused Dominic Martin to 10 days in police custody for questioning in the Kalamassery blast case. In its application seeking the custody of Dominic, the police had pointed out that Dominic's international relations should be investigated and he should be taken to various places for evidence collection. He should be presented in court on November 15.

Dominic was produced in court yesterday morning. The court said that Dominic could seek the services of a lawyer at any time during the investigation phase or during the progress of the court proceedings. Earlier, Dominic had clarified that he does not need the services of a lawyer in the court.

The bomb blast took place on October 29 at the Zamra Convention Center in Kalamassery during the convention of Jehovah's Witnesses. Four people were killed.