- Bomb threats suspect held after 1100 fake messages
- Delhi Police arrest accused linked to bomb threats cases
Hyderabad, March 30: Police have arrested a suspect in connection with thousands of bomb threats reported across the country. The accused allegedly sent about 1100 fake bomb threats targeting schools, offices, courts, and government institutions.
According to police, the accused has been identified as 47-year-old Srinivas Louis. He was arrested by Delhi Police in Mysore, Karnataka. Officials said the arrest took place on Saturday from a rented house. The operation was conducted jointly by Delhi Police and local police teams.
Meanwhile, authorities confirmed that hundreds of bomb threats were received recently by the Delhi High Court, Assembly, educational institutions, and other government offices. These incidents triggered widespread concern and prompted a detailed investigation by cyber police teams.
During the probe, police found that Srinivas Louis is a resident of Bangalore. He is a PG student and currently unemployed. Officials also stated that he lives with his mother, who is a retired employee. Initial findings suggest that the accused may have been under mental stress at the time of the incidents.
Police said the accused confessed to sending 1100 threatening messages. A senior officer stated that the messages were sent through emails and other communication methods. As the investigation progressed, multiple cases were registered in different states in connection with these bomb threats.
Further, police seized mobile phones, a laptop, and other electronic gadgets from the accused. The cyber police team of the Delhi Police Department carried out a two-week investigation. They tracked the suspect using digital evidence and technical inputs.
Investigators also found that the accused used various methods to send emails. Some messages were routed through a virtual private network. Therefore, identifying the sender became difficult at first. However, police traced a mobile number linked to the VPN emails. Although the number was inactive, they located the accused using technical surveillance and local police support.
Later, officials confirmed that Srinivas Louis was found in the Vrindavanam layout in Mysore. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are examining further links and evidence related to the case.
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