Panic gripped major Indian cities as bomb threats flooded inboxes, but Mumbai Police delivered justice by nabbing Saurav Biswas, 28, from West Bengal’s 24 Parganas. The culprit unleashed a barrage of over 50 hoax emails in five days, menacing Mumbai’s schools, stock exchange, metros, and extending to Delhi, Gujarat, and elsewhere, purely to create havoc.
The trigger was a February 27 email at 8:46 AM, threatening blasts at Mumbai schools and stations within 48 hours. Chaos ensued, with Dindoshi Police swiftly FIR-ing the unknown sender and activating tech teams. IP traces and email headers guided them to Biswas in New Barrackpore.
Twists unfolded: Biswas was no novice, having targeted Ahmedabad on February 16—a case already active, with his March 1 detention there handed over to Mumbai. Remanded for questioning, he’s grilled on intent: isolated stunt or networked scheme?
Experts hail the arrest as a triumph of forensic cyber work and interstate teamwork. It serves as a stark reminder of digital threats’ reach, prompting calls for stronger online vigilance. As details emerge from interrogations, the focus sharpens on preventing future disruptions, restoring calm nationwide.