Delhi Police have arrested a 47-year-old man from Mysuru, Karnataka, for allegedly sending over 1,100 fake bomb threats to schools, courts, and government offices across India, officials confirmed on Monday.
The accused, identified as Srinivas Louis, is a postgraduate who is currently unemployed and lives with his mother. He was detained from his rented apartment in Mysuru following weeks of surveillance and investigation by Delhi Police in coordination with local authorities.
Police said Louis used emails and other digital platforms to send the threats, causing widespread alarm and prompting evacuations and security checks at multiple institutions. Targets included schools, the Delhi High Court, and the Delhi Assembly. Though the threats were fake, they disrupted normal operations and created panic among staff and students.
In one instance, a judge of the Delhi High Court formally complained after receiving a bomb threat via email. Officials emphasized that each false alert required time and resources to investigate, putting additional strain on security agencies.
Preliminary investigations suggest the suspect may have been under mental stress during the period he sent the threats. Multiple FIRs have been registered in various states as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Louis is being transported to Delhi for further questioning, with police examining digital evidence to understand the full scope of his actions and whether others were involved. Authorities are also probing his motives, which remain unclear at this stage.
Officials stressed that sending false security alerts is a serious offence, as it not only causes public panic but also wastes resources and disrupts normal functioning of institutions across the country.
The case has drawn nationwide attention, highlighting the risks and consequences of hoax threats in the digital age. Authorities have urged citizens and institutions to remain vigilant and report suspicious communications immediately.
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