NEW DELHI (Monday, March 30, 2026) — In a major breakthrough following a nationwide surge in security scares, the Delhi Police has arrested a 47-year-old man from Mysuru, Karnataka. The accused is allegedly responsible for sending over 1,100 hoax bomb threats via email and social media to schools, High Courts, and sensitive government installations across India.
The Arrest: A Joint Operation
The accused, identified as Srinivas Louis (47), was apprehended from his rented accommodation in Mysuru on Saturday.
- The Operation: The arrest was the result of a coordinated effort between the Delhi Police Special Cell and the Karnataka Police.
- The Trigger: Digital forensics traced the origin of a series of recent high-profile threats—including those sent to the Delhi High Court, the Delhi Legislative Assembly, and multiple prestigious schools—to a single digital footprint in Mysuru.
- Seizure: During the raid, police recovered several mobile phones, laptops, and SIM cards allegedly used to mask his identity while dispatching the threats.
The Modus Operandi: A Digital “Ghost”
Investigators revealed that Louis used sophisticated methods to evade detection for several months.
| Aspect | Investigation Findings |
| Volume | Over 1,100 individual threat messages documented since late 2025. |
| Targets | Schools (Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai), High Courts, and the Delhi Assembly. |
| Tools Used | Encrypted email services and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to spoof locations. |
| Motive | Preliminary interrogation suggests a “psychological compulsion” and a desire to create widespread public panic and disrupt state machinery. |
Impact of the Hoaxes
The sheer volume of these threats caused massive operational strain on security forces and educational institutions.
- Resource Drain: Each threat required a full deployment of Bomb Disposal Squads (BDS), dog squads, and local police for sanitization.
- Public Panic: Repeated evacuations of schools led to significant distress among students and parents.
- Judicial Stagnation: Threats to High Courts resulted in the suspension of court proceedings on several occasions.
Legal Action
Srinivas Louis has been brought to Delhi on transit remand and faces a litany of charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology (IT) Act.
- Charges: Sections related to Criminal Intimidation (Section 351), Public Mischief (Section 353), and Identity Theft under the IT Act.
- Investigation Status: The Special Cell is currently investigating if Louis had any links to organized modules or if he was operating entirely as a “lone wolf.”
Sources
- Press Trust of India (PTI): “Delhi Police arrests Mysuru man for sending over 1,100 hoax bomb threats” (March 30, 2026).
- The Times of India: “Mysuru man held for 1,100 hoax bomb threats across India” (March 30, 2026).
- NDTV: “Man behind 1,100 bomb hoaxes to schools and courts arrested in Mysuru” (March 30, 2026).
- Official Statement: Public Relations Officer, Delhi Police (March 30, 2026).
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