Bengaluru: Bengaluru police have arrested a man identified as Bhaskar from Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh in connection with the hoax bomb threat at Raj Bhavan. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) control room received a threat call claiming explosives were placed in Raj Bhavan, leading to a thorough search that concluded it was a hoax. The arrested individual, Bhaskar, reportedly admitted to making the call, citing an intention to play mischief with the police.
Chronology of the Incident
- Hoax Bomb Threat: The NIA control room in Domlur received a bomb threat call around 11:30 pm, claiming explosives were placed in Raj Bhavan. The call triggered a massive search operation.
- Search Operation: Authorities, including the bomb detection squad, conducted a thorough search at Raj Bhavan to ascertain the presence of any suspicious object. The search yielded no evidence of explosives.
- FIR Registration: An FIR was registered at Vidhana Soudha Police Station, initiating a criminal investigation into the hoax bomb threat.
- SIM Card Tracing: Police tracked the SIM card used for the threat call, discovering that it was activated on the same day as the call. The shop selling the SIM card provided details of the purchaser.
- Location in Chittoor: The SIM card’s location was traced to Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh. A police team traveled to Chittoor in pursuit of the suspect.
- Arrest of Bhaskar: The police arrested Bhaskar, a resident of Vaddahalli in Kolar district and a farmer by profession, while he was en route to Karnataka from Chittoor.
- Motive: Mischief: According to initial information, Bhaskar admitted to making the hoax bomb threat call with the intention of playing mischief with the police.
Investigation Details
- Google Search and Hoax Call: Bhaskar reportedly came to Bengaluru, obtained a new SIM card, searched for the NIA contact number on Google, and made the hoax bomb threat call.
- Police Tracking: After the threat call, Bhaskar visited a temple in Chittoor and then returned to his village in Vaddahalli. The police tracked and arrested him during his return journey.
- Interrogation: Bhaskar is currently in police custody in Bengaluru, undergoing interrogation to gather further details about the motive and circumstances surrounding the hoax bomb threat.
Legal Proceedings
- Arrest and FIR: Bhaskar has been arrested in connection with the incident. The FIR includes charges related to making a hoax bomb threat.
- Interrogation Outcome: The ongoing interrogation will help authorities determine the extent of Bhaskar’s involvement, motive, and any potential accomplices.
The incident underscores the significance of swift and efficient investigative efforts in addressing security threats and ensuring public safety. The arrested individual’s admission to mischief intent will likely influence the legal proceedings and any potential charges filed against him.
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