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Dominic Martin Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

Quick Info

BirthplaceKochi, Kerala, India

ProfessionSpoken English Tutor; Electric Foreman

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseMini

FamilySon (lives in UK); Daughter (works at Infopark, Ernakulam); Father V P Dominic; one brother

Net worthRs 75 lakh

Dominic Martin Biography

Dominic Martin is an Indian man from Kochi who worked as a spoken English tutor and later as an electrical foreman. He became widely known in late October

Early life and background

Dominic Martin is from Kochi (formerly Cochin) in the state of Kerala, India. Records show he completed schooling up to the 10th standard and lists his religion as Christianity. Public records and reporting give differing years for his birth, with sources citing 1966, 1973 and 1975; corresponding age estimates vary across those reports. He is identified alternatively as Martin V D in some documents.

Career

Martin developed practical English-speaking skills and worked as a spoken English tutor in his community. He later moved to the Gulf, where multiple sources report he spent many years working in Dubai as an electrical foreman at a construction company. Accounts indicate he performed various odd jobs while abroad and that he returned to India in 2023 after family health concerns.

Physical and personal details

Publicly available profiles list Martin’s height as approximately 175 cm (5'9") and his weight as about 65 kg (143 lbs). He has black hair and black eyes. He is married to a woman named Mini, and the family includes a son who lives in the United Kingdom and a daughter who works at Infopark in Ernakulam. His father is named V P Dominic and he has at least one brother. Sources indicate he enjoys reading.

Events of October 2023

In late October 2023, Martin became the focus of national media coverage after an incident at a religious convention centre in Kalamassery, Kerala, where explosions caused serious injuries and fatalities. Reporting describes that on the morning of 29 October 2023 he traveled to the convention centre carrying improvised explosive devices, placed them inside the hall, left before they detonated and later livestreamed remarks about his motives. He subsequently surrendered to police at a local station and was taken into custody.

During a recorded livestream he described a long association with the Jehovah’s Witnesses, saying he had been connected to the group for several years but had not participated in conventions for some time. In that broadcast he criticised practices he described as harmful and said he had sought change from group leaders before carrying out the act. Law enforcement agencies reported recovering evidence they say shows the devices were detonated remotely.

Legal proceedings and investigation

Following the incident, formal charges were registered against Martin under provisions of the Indian Penal Code and laws related to explosives and unlawful activities. He was presented before the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court and remanded to judicial custody. Court reporting notes he declined an offered legal counsel and indicated he intended to represent himself. Investigators and some officials commented on his technical ability with electronic circuits during preliminary inquiries. He was transferred to a district jail after initial hearings.

Public profile

Neighbours, a landlord and family members who spoke to reporters described Martin as quiet and not given to public discussion about religion. His wife and children stayed out of public view when media approached their residence. Social media accounts attributed to him included posts related to relief work after the 2018 Kerala floods and other personal updates.

Latest updates

After surrendering, authorities continued investigative and legal processes. Preliminary filings in late October and early November 2023 documented the charges and his custody status. Media coverage included details from police, statements from people who knew him and official descriptions of the alleged sequence of events. As of the end of October 2023 he remained in judicial custody and the matter was being handled through the criminal courts.

Career Highlights

  1. Worked as a spoken English tutor in Kochi
  2. Worked as an electrical foreman in Dubai
  3. Returned to India in 2023 and was subsequently detained following the October 2023 incident in Kalamassery

Net Worth

Rs 75 lakh

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dominic Martin known for?

Spoken English Tutor; Electric Foreman

What is Dominic Martin’s marital status?

Married

Who is Dominic Martin married to?

Mini

What is Dominic Martin’s net worth?

Rs 75 lakh