No confirmation on Keralites joining IS: DGP

Kochi: DGP Loknath Behera Saturday said there was no confirmation on Keralites joining the Islamic State.

Asked about reports that some Muslims from Kerala have been missing and are feared to have joined the Islamic State, according to their own relatives, Behra said: "First we have to verify things and it's being done."

Behra gave no other details about the police enquiry, urging, "Do not ask questions at this stage".

He also said: "I am unable to divulge any further details and you have to check with central agencies if they are doing anything on this."

Some people in Kasaragod district received messages on their mobile phones, from unknown numbers and destinations, that their missing relatives have reached the place of "divine rule, the Islamic State".

Those who have reportedly gone missing hail from Thrikaripur and Padana areas in Kasaragod district and include couples, well educated youths and even kids.

The Kerala Police got into the act after CPI-M Lok Sabha member P. Karunakaran and Thrikaripur legislator M. Rajagopal took up the issue with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.