NEW DELHI: A suspect arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) from Kerala has admitted to be following Sri Lankan bomber Zahran Hashim. The Sri Lankan Cleric behing attacks in Colombo has radicalised several Indian youths in different parts of South India . He admitted that he wanted to carry out a suicide attack in Kerala, a statement from the agency said. Accused Riyas Aboobacker will be produced before NIA Court, Kochi on Tuesday, officials added.Riyas also claimed that he tried to convince other members of the module to follow Hashim. " The suspect is well versed with Tamil and followed Hashim speeches and videos inspiring.

Source: Economic Times April 29, 2019 16:25 UTC