West Bengal’s political corridors buzzed with alarm after a direct bomb threat to Governor C.V. Ananda Bose prompted a rapid police crackdown in Kolkata.
Tuesday evening’s call to Raj Bhavan was explicit: the governor would be ‘destroyed by bomb blast’ if demands weren’t met. The anonymous threatster used voice modulation, but Kolkata Police’s rapid response unit unraveled the plot swiftly.
Acting on precise location data, officers raided a Behala hideout, nabbing 29-year-old Arjun Das. Evidence seized included the phone, call logs, and explosive-making manuals downloaded from the dark web.
Das, a college dropout turned delivery boy, cited economic despair and political disillusionment as triggers. ‘I just wanted to make noise,’ he allegedly confessed, revealing no concrete bomb plans but dangerous intent.
Governor Bose, whose activist-style governance has polarized opinions, faces this as another salvo in ongoing state-center tussles. Security protocols have been elevated, with central forces on standby.
The bust showcases Kolkata Police’s prowess in digital forensics amid rising lone-actor threats. Psychologists note such incidents often stem from untreated mental health issues compounded by echo-chamber online spaces.
With charges under IPC sections for criminal intimidation and IT Act violations, Das’ case will test judicial response to modern terror threats. Officials urge calm while probing for networks, signaling heightened alertness across the state.