Twitter Bomb Scare: Within 24 Hours, Mumbai Police Arrests Culprit

It is pertinent to note that the tweet that created havoc stated: "I am going to blast Mumbai very soon."

Twitter Bomb Scare: Within 24 Hours, Mumbai Police Arrests Culprit
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Within a day of the threatening tweet, Mumbai Police has arrested the offender. His location was traced to be in Nanded, around 625 km from Mumbai. The threat was directed on Monday, May 22, when a tweet was directed at the official Mumbai police Twitter account.

“The police have identified the person and have taken him into custody for interrogating him,” news agency ANI reported on Twitter.

It is pertinent to note that the tweet that created havoc stated: "I am going to blast Mumbai very soon."

Police control centre also received an alarming call from an individual in Rajasthan. The person claimed to possess information regarding planned bombings in Mumbai. Threats against the police have been on the rise over the past year. In most cases, the culprits responsible are either under the influence of or attempting to frame innocent individuals. In response to the mounting number of hoax calls and false threats, the police are considering implementing strict punishment for those who engage in such activities.

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