In a shocking case that gripped India's tech capital, a 24-year-old software engineer has been apprehended for allegedly masterminding a series of hoax bomb threats targeting multiple schools across Bengaluru. The accused, identified as Likith Kumar, reportedly resorted to these dangerous pranks after facing romantic rejection, sending the city's educational institutions into panic.
The Elusive Threatener Tracked Down
Bengaluru police revealed that their cyber crime team employed sophisticated technical surveillance to trace the threatening emails back to Kumar. The investigation uncovered that the young techie had used multiple virtual private networks (VPNs) and temporary email accounts in an attempt to conceal his identity while sowing fear across the city's educational landscape.
Pattern of Panic Across Schools
The hoax threats created widespread disruption, affecting numerous prestigious institutions including:
- Baldwin Girls' High School
- Bishop Cotton Girls' School
- St. Joseph's Boys' High School
- Inventure Academy
- Canadian International School
Each threat triggered immediate emergency responses, with police bomb squads conducting thorough sweeps of the premises while students and staff were evacuated to safety.
Psychological Turmoil Behind the Threats
During interrogation, Kumar confessed that his actions stemmed from severe emotional distress following a failed romantic relationship. The accused, who worked as a software developer at a private firm, claimed he never intended to cause physical harm but sought an outlet for his frustration and emotional pain.
Police officials noted that the accused showed signs of psychological imbalance and is currently undergoing evaluation while in custody.
Enhanced Security Measures Implemented
In response to the incident chain, Bengaluru police have initiated several security enhancements:
- Strengthened cyber monitoring of communications to educational institutions
- Implementation of advanced tracking protocols for threatening emails
- Increased coordination between schools and local police stations
- Special training for school staff on threat response protocols
The case has highlighted the growing concern about individuals using technology to create mass panic and the urgent need for robust cyber crime prevention mechanisms in educational security frameworks.
