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UPSC Aspirant Arrested in UP After Lahore Bomb Threat Hoax
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What Happened?
Delhi Police arrested a 23-year-old UPSC aspirant from Uttar Pradesh for making a hoax bomb threat call claiming a Lahore-based group planned attacks in Delhi. The call was made as a prank.
Key points
- The bomb threat call was received on October 27 from an unknown number.
- The caller claimed a Lahore-based organization was monitoring students for bomb blasts.
- Suraj Verma was arrested within 48 hours of the complaint.
- He allegedly made the call using a landline phone from a relative's house.
- Verma had previously lived with the complainant in Mukherjee Nagar.
Key insights
- The prank call could lead to legal consequences for Verma.
- Such hoaxes may divert police resources from real emergencies.
- The incident raises awareness about the misuse of emergency services.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the serious implications of prank calls, especially those involving threats.
Entities
Suraj Verma· PersonDelhi Police· OrganizationLahore· CityKanpur· CityIndia· Country
Source
Times Now
