Love, Threats, and Arrest: The Jaunpur Court Complex Bomb Scare

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad arrested Vishal Rajan for threatening to blow up the Jaunpur court complex. Upset over his love interest's engagement, Rajan sent threats via fake e-mails demanding ransom from the Chief Minister. He was tracked and arrested with evidence linking him to the crime.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Lucknow | Updated: 22-02-2026 21:47 IST | Created: 22-02-2026 21:47 IST
Love, Threats, and Arrest: The Jaunpur Court Complex Bomb Scare
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In a startling development, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad apprehended an Azamgarh resident, Vishal Rajan, for threatening to blow up a court complex in Jaunpur. This threat, reportedly sent due to personal motives linked to unrequited love, prompted swift action from the authorities.

The official e-mail of the Jaunpur district judge received alarming threats to bomb the court and Police Lines. The assailant, demanding Rs 1 lakh from the Chief Minister, had used sophisticated methods, employing multiple e-mail accounts and mobile devices to evade detection.

Following a meticulous investigation by the Anti-Terrorist Squad, which included tracking online activities and scrutinizing digital footprints, Vishal Rajan was arrested. The police recovered multiple mobile phones, SIM cards, and a laptop as evidence. This incident underscores the urgent need for vigilance in the realm of digital communication.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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