Law Student's Elaborate Bomb Threat Scheme to Implicate Girlfriend's Family Foiled by Varanasi Police
In a shocking case from Varanasi, a 27-year-old law student allegedly orchestrated a bomb threat against the city's lower court and a senior advocate in a calculated attempt to falsely implicate his girlfriend's family members. The elaborate plot, driven by resentment over their opposition to the relationship, was swiftly unraveled by alert police teams within hours of the threat being issued.
Swift Police Action Thwarts Alleged Plot
The incident unfolded on Thursday morning when the senior advocate received a chilling SMS message on his mobile phone. The text, written in Hindi, explicitly stated: "Banaras kachehri ko hum bomb se uda deinge aur tumhe bhi" which translates to "We will blow up Varanasi court and you too." The threatening message immediately triggered a high-priority police response.
Special Operations Group (SOG) units and surveillance teams were deployed to trace the origin of the threatening communication. Through coordinated investigative efforts, authorities successfully tracked the mobile number used to send the SMS within a remarkably short timeframe. This rapid digital tracking led police directly to the suspect's location.
Arrest and Interrogation Reveal Twisted Motive
A police team led by Bhelupur Station House Officer Sudhir Kumar Tripathi moved quickly to apprehend the accused, identified as Ajit Kumar Saroj. Following his arrest, Saroj was taken into custody where he underwent detailed interrogation by investigating officers.
During questioning, the law student allegedly confessed to the scheme, revealing that he had used his girlfriend's mobile phone to send the threatening message. His stated objective was to create evidence that would make it appear as if his girlfriend's family members were responsible for the bomb threat, thereby framing them for criminal activity.
The accused reportedly told investigators that he devised this plan as retaliation against his girlfriend's family, who had been consistently opposing and attempting to end the romantic relationship between Saroj and their daughter. By creating what he believed would be credible evidence against them, Saroj apparently hoped to both punish the family and potentially remove their opposition to the relationship through their criminal implication.
Legal Proceedings and Charges Filed
Authorities have registered a First Information Report (FIR) at the Bhelupur police station under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), India's new criminal code. The charges reflect the serious nature of the alleged offenses, which include:
- Criminal intimidation through threat of violence
- Conspiracy to commit acts of terrorism
- Attempting to falsely implicate innocent persons
- Using electronic communication for criminal purposes
The case highlights both the sophisticated capabilities of modern police surveillance units in tracking digital threats and the disturbing lengths to which personal disputes can escalate. Legal experts note that the incident demonstrates how relationship conflicts can potentially evolve into serious criminal matters when individuals resort to extreme measures.
Varanasi police officials have emphasized their commitment to maintaining security at judicial premises and protecting legal professionals from intimidation. The swift resolution of this case serves as a warning that law enforcement agencies possess both the technical capability and procedural efficiency to rapidly identify and apprehend those who attempt to disrupt public order through criminal threats.
