Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], June 13 (ANI): A person was arrested on Saturday by Keralam Police for allegedly issuing demise threats over the cellphone to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and his household over the cellphone, officers mentioned.
According to police, the accused, recognized as Sony Thomas, a local of Vailakkad in Attingal, was taken into custody following a grievance lodged with the Cantonment Police in Thiruvananthapuram. The Cyber Cell has additionally initiated a parallel investigation into the matter to hint the digital path of the calls.
As per the FIR, the accused repeatedly referred to as the official caller ID variety of the Thiruvananthapuram City District Police Command Centre (DPCC) at round 6:50 pm on Thursday. During these calls, he allegedly issued threats to kill V.D. Satheesan and members of his household.
Police officers said that the accused was apprehended quickly after the grievance was registered, and preliminary verification of name information confirmed repeated contact from the identical quantity.
During questioning, the accused allegedly advised police personnel that he held private animosity in the direction of V.D. Satheesan and needed to ‘acquire notoriety’ by issuing threats to kill him and his household, as talked about within the FIR.
Officials additional mentioned that the motive behind the act seems to be an try and create panic and acquire consideration, although an in depth probe is underway to determine whether or not another elements or people are concerned within the incident.
A case has been registered beneath related sections of the regulation, and the accused stays in custody as additional investigation continues. Police have additionally assured that safety protocols are being reviewed in gentle of the risk notion.
Authorities mentioned extra particulars shall be shared after the completion of the continuing investigation. (ANI)