UP Police Arrest Bihar Youth for Kumbh Mela Bomb Threat

Suspect Used Fake Social Media Profile to Issue Terror Warning

Key Points:

• Prayagraj police arrest Ayush Kumar Jaiswal from Purnia, Bihar
• Accused created fake profile as ‘Nasar Pathan’ to issue threats
• Threat to bomb Mahakumbh Mela received on December 31

PURNIA – Uttar Pradesh Police arrested a youth from Bihar’s Purnia for allegedly threatening to bomb the upcoming Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

The suspect was apprehended from Shahidganj area.

Investigation Details

Police tracked the threats to a fake social media profile.

Meanwhile, cyber experts helped trace the account’s location.

Moreover, the accused confessed to creating the false identity.

Arrest Operation

A Prayagraj police team conducted the raid with local support.

However, investigators are probing possible accomplices.

Furthermore, multiple sections have been invoked in the case.

Background Check

The suspect’s father has been identified as Jaikishor Jaiswal.

On the other hand, preliminary inquiry reveals no prior criminal record.

Additionally, security agencies are analyzing his digital footprint.