AKG Center bombing: Attacker yet to be arrested; viral posts are false
Earlier this month, a biker hurled an explosive at the AKG Center in Kerala. Soon after, the police began an investigation to track down the attacker.
By Newsmeter Network Published on
27 July 2022 6:16 AM GMT

HYDERABAD: Earlier this month, a biker hurled an explosive at the AKG Center in Kerala. Soon after, the police began an investigation to track down the attacker.
Social media users claimed that the culprit has been found. Netizens began sharing a post that reads, "AKG center attack: A CPM worker from Venjaramoodu was arrested and police registered a case under the Prevention of Use of Explosives Act."
It has been attributed to Kerala media outlet 'Media One'.
FACT CHECK:
Firstly, NewsMeter checked Media One's website to confirm if they published such a post. No news on a CPM worker from Venjaramoodu being arrested was published by the media outlet. Media One has said the viral post is fake.
At the time of writing the article, no individual has been arrested for the crime. However, a suspect was taken into custody. Riju, a construction worker from
Claim Review:AKG center attacker arrested under Prevention of Use of Explosives Act
Claimed By:Social Media Users
Claim Reviewed By:Newsmeter
Claim Source:Social Media
Claim Fact Check:False
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