The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been granted custody of three accused in connection with the Coimbatore car bomb explosion that took place on October 23, 2022, in front of the Kottai Eswaran Temple. The explosion claimed the life of Jameesha Mubin, alleged to be the mastermind and a member of the ISIS terror group.
The NIA has been investigating the case and has so far arrested 14 associates of Mubin, who are currently in judicial custody. Among them, Abu Hanifa (33), Bawas Rahman (36), and Saran (25), all residents of Coimbatore district, were sought for further interrogation.
The NIA filed a petition at the Special Court in Poonamallee, Chennai, requesting custody of the trio to gather additional evidence. After hearing the arguments, the court granted the agency three days of custody until January 2, 2025, for further interrogation.