Bomb Threat Emails – Delhi Police Detain Ghaziabad Man Over Hoax Alerts
Bomb Threat Emails – Delhi Police have detained a 36-year-old man from Ghaziabad in connection with a series of alleged hoax bomb threat emails sent to several high-security organisations, including the National Investigation Agency, Indian Space Research Organisation, Defence Research and Development Organisation and an Air India flight.
Officials said the man has reportedly been receiving treatment for a mental health condition since 2008. Police are continuing their inquiry to establish the reason behind the emails and determine whether any further legal action is required.
Threat Messages Sent to Major Institutions
According to officials, the emails were sent on June 29 and claimed that explosive devices had been placed at several important government and security-related offices. The institutions named in the messages included the headquarters of the National Investigation Agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, the Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
A separate email also mentioned an Air India flight scheduled to travel from New Delhi to New York. The message prompted an immediate response from airport authorities and security agencies, who carried out required checks in line with standard safety procedures.
Security Checks Find No Explosive Devices
Police said all concerned organisations were alerted soon after the emails were received. Security teams followed established protocols at the locations mentioned in the messages, while aviation authorities coordinated with relevant agencies regarding the flight threat.
After inspections and verification, officials found no explosives or suspicious objects at any of the locations. The threats were later classified as false alerts.
The incident, however, triggered a detailed investigation because the emails referred to institutions linked to national security, space research, defence and civil aviation.
Digital Trail Leads Police to Ghaziabad
Investigators began examining the technical details connected with the emails after receiving reports from the affected organisations. Police reviewed the digital trail of the messages and identified two email accounts that were allegedly used to send the threats.
Officials said a detailed examination of the accounts helped the police trace a mobile number connected to the suspected email activity. Technical surveillance was then used to identify the location of the person linked to the number.
The police team reportedly reached Sanyog Nagar in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on June 30. The suspect was identified as Nishant Tyagi and was questioned at his residence.
Family Shares Medical History With Investigators
During the preliminary inquiry, police learned that Tyagi had studied through open schooling and had joined a bachelor’s degree course in 2010. However, officials said he did not complete the programme.
His family members told investigators that he had been dealing with a mental health condition for several years and had received treatment at different medical institutions since 2008. Police said this information is being considered as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Officials also confirmed that no explosives, weapons or suspicious materials were found during the search and questioning process.
Police Continue Inquiry Into Motive
Delhi Police said the investigation remains active and officers are examining the motive behind the alleged emails. Authorities are also trying to determine the circumstances in which the messages were sent and whether the suspect acted alone.
Further legal action will depend on the findings of the investigation. Police said the case highlights the need for prompt verification of bomb threat messages, particularly when they involve critical government offices, defence establishments and commercial flights.