Bengaluru Police have arrested a 40-year-old man, Mansoor, for making bomb threat calls that raised alarms ahead of Republic Day. The calls were received at the city’s Police Control Room and the police commissioner’s office, leading to heightened security measures.
Mansoor allegedly called the police commissioner’s office on January 9, warning that preparations were underway to replicate a bomb blast similar to the one at Rameshwaram Cafe. He also claimed that explosives were planned to target the residences of six prominent individuals in Bengaluru on Republic Day.
Central DCP Shekhar H Tekkanavar stated that Mansoor, who runs a small provision store in Shivajinagar, was arrested on January 11 by the Vidhana Soudha police.
Investigations revealed that Mansoor had no criminal history. However, he faced significant financial losses after being forced to shut down his store when the building owner sold the property.
Seeking revenge, Mansoor made hoax bomb threat calls targeting the property owner and others involved in the sale.
In his call, Mansoor provided the names and contact details of several individuals, falsely claiming they were associated with the planned attacks.
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After his arrest, Mansoor was interrogated, and authorities confirmed he was not linked to any organized group. He was presented before the ACMM court and remanded in judicial custody for 14 days.
In response to the threats, Bengaluru Police have ramped up security measures across the city. Law enforcement agencies are also monitoring the individuals mentioned in Mansoor’s hoax call to ensure their safety.
Authorities have assured the public that all necessary precautions are being taken to ensure a secure and peaceful Republic Day celebration.
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