Kerala Court Convicts 3, Acquits 1 in 2016 Kollaram Collectorate Blast Case

Kollam: A Kerala court on Monday found three persons guilty in a case related to a low-intensity IED blast at Kollam district collectorate in 2016.

fourth accused has been acquitted.

ruling was me by Principal Sessions Court here, and quantum of punishment will be prounced on Tuesday, a Kollam city police official said.

bomb blast in jeep at collectorate compound occurred on June 15, 2016.

An IED (Improvised Explosive Device) bomb was concealed in a tiffin box and placed in a jeep parked at collectorate compound.

explosion happened at 10.45 am with a loud ise near Munsiff Court.

case against accused includes charges under UAPA (Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act), criminal conspiracy, attempted murder, and Explosive Substances Act.