A 41-year-old woman from Gujarat was arrested outside Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in New Delhi for sending threatening and hoax emails to senior government officials, dignitaries, government offices, institutions, and other establishments, police said on Wednesday.
The arrested individual was identified as Seema Lohumi, a resident of Kishapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Sachin Sharma, Lohumi had been undergoing medical treatment for psychological distress.
Sustained Technical Analysis Led to Arrest
The arrest was made after sustained technical analysis revealed that the sender had been transmitting such emails since February 9, 2026, and had sent more than 200 emails to various recipients across the country. The enquiry primarily focused on the email account being used for transmitting these communications.
Following receipt of another threat email on June 18, intensified efforts were undertaken to identify and trace the sender. On Sunday, technical surveillance indicated the presence of the suspect in the vicinity of Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, New Delhi, and she was later arrested, Sharma added.
Emails Contained False Bomb Threats and Allegations
During the enquiry, it emerged that Lohumi had been sending the aforementioned emails to multiple recipients over a prolonged period. Verification further revealed that she had been undergoing medical treatment, as confirmed by her family members, the DCP mentioned.
The emails were sent to senior government officials, dignitaries, government offices, institutions, and other establishments. They contained false information regarding the presence of bombs at high-profile locations, allegations relating to EVMs, corruption-related complaints, Aravalli-related issues, and other threatening content, causing concern among recipient agencies.
Investigation Ongoing
Further investigation is under way, the officer mentioned. The case highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in tracing cybercrimes and the importance of technical surveillance in identifying perpetrators of digital threats.
