Man Sent Over 1,100 Hoax Bomb Threats to Indian Schools and Offices; Arrested in Mysuru
On the morning of Wednesday, Mar 29th (March), a man from Karnataka was arrested for sending over one thousand hoax bomb threats across India targeting schools, hospitals, government offices, police stations, courts, banks and other public places including hotels in New York City USA on March 30.
Key Points
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1Delhi police have arrested a 47-year-old resident from the city's outskirts, identified as Srinivas Louis.
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2Louis was apprehended after being accused of allegedly dispatching over one thousand hoax messages containing false claims about bomb threats to schools and government offices across India.
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3The suspect is currently under investigation for his actions which reportedly caused widespread panic among institutions.
Developments
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Delhi police have arrested a 47-year-old man from Mysuru, Srinivas Louis, who is alleged to be the sender of over 1,000 hoax threat messages targeting schools and government offices across India.
— [Mar 30, 2:56] TimesnownewsThe accused was apprehended at his rented accommodation in Mysuru after Delhi police traced bomb threats sent to institutions nationwide back to him from Karnataka. Officials confirmed the arrest on Monday following an investigation into panic-inducing emails.
— [Mar 30, 4:56] Publish TribuneA shocking case that caused widespread panics across India has led authorities in Delhi and Mysuru to detain a man accused of sending fake bomb threats. The incident highlights the severity with which such hoax communications are treated by law enforcement.
— [Mar 30, 4:56] OneindiaMultiple news outlets reported that Srinivas Louis was identified as the person behind over one thousand emails containing false claims of explosives at various locations. The case has been covered extensively due to its scale and potential public safety implications.
— [Mar 30, 4:56] Hindustan TimesDelhi Police arrested Srinivas Louis from Mysuru for allegedly sending over 1,100 hoax bomb threat messages to schools and government institutions across India via email and other platforms. According to officials, a joint operation led by Delhi authorities apprehended the unemployed postgraduate after his confession during interrogation suggested he was under mental stress while multiple FIRs were registered in response.
Delhi police arrested Srinivas Louis from Mysuru for allegedly sending over 1,000 hoax bomb threats to schools, courts, and government offices across India. The suspect admitted during interrogation that he used emails and digital platforms to create panic in high-profile institutions like the Delhi High Court before being detained by a joint operation involving local authorities.
Delhi Police have arrested 47-year-old Srinivas Louis from Mysuru after he sent over 1,000 hoax threat messages via email to institutions across India following a multi-state investigation. Preliminary findings suggest the accused may be mentally unstable as authorities bring him back for further questioning regarding his motives and actions.