Police in the Indian state of Kerala have confirmed a background check on the family of Rinson Jose, who has been linked to the recent pager and walkie-talkie explosions in Lebanon, a report by the news agency PTI on Sunday (Sep 22) said.

Lebanon explosions: Indian cops verify background of Kerala-born man linked to blasts

A man born in the Indian state of Kerala is under investigation regarding the recent pagers and walkie-talkie explosions in Lebanon, according to media reports on Saturday (Sep 21).

Lebanon explosions: Man born in India's Kerala under investigation. Who is he?

Qatar Airways has prohibited all passengers flying from Beirut Rafic Harirl International Airport (BEY) from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on flights, following the explosions of pagers and hand-held radios in Lebanon.

Lebanon explosions: Qatar Airways prohibits pagers, walkie-talkies on flights from Beirut airport

Taiwan said on Friday (Sept 20) that the components used in thousands of pagers that detonated in Lebanon earlier this week were not made in Taiwan. Gold Apollo, a Taiwan-based company, said it did not manufacture the devices used in the attack, and that they were made by a Budapest-based company BAC which has a licence to use its brand.

Lebanon explosions: Components for pagers used in blasts not made in Taiwan, says minister