2 min readMar 29, 2026 07:16 PM ISTThe police will seek his custody for further questioning to ascertain the exact number of threats sent and the motive behind targeting these institutions. (File Photo)A 47-year-old man has been arrested by Delhi Police from Karnataka’s Mysuru for allegedly sending bomb threat emails to courts and schools in Delhi, officers said on Sunday.The accused has been identified as Shrinivas Luis, who holds a postgraduate degree but is currently unemployed, officers added.A team of Delhi Police conducted a raid at his house in Mysuru’s Vrindavan Layout on Saturday and apprehended him.His mobile phones and other gadgets, including his laptop, have also been seized. Shrinivas lives with his mother, who is a retired government school teacher, according to the police.Also Read | 50 threat emails, 500 schools: What’s been keeping Delhi Police’s bomb squads on alert 24*7 for two yearsSources said the accused is being brought to Delhi after being produced in a local court in Karnataka.A senior police officer, while confirming the development to The Indian Express, said that Shrinivas will be produced before a Delhi court once the team reaches the city.The police will seek his custody for further questioning to ascertain the exact number of threats sent and the motive behind targeting these institutions.Story continues below this adThe officer said that this case may lead to solving multiple threat cases involving various institutions, where the sender used a VPN (virtual private network) while sending the emails. A VPN is an encrypted connection over the internet that helps the sender hide their identity.In September, the Delhi High Court received bomb threat emails that were later declared a hoax. The message claimed that three bombs had been planted on the premises and that the building should be vacated by 2 pm. The emails also alleged that the accused had established links with the ISI in Coimbatore and threatened to recreate the 1998 blasts.Besides, Delhi has witnessed more than 50 email threat incidents targeting over 500 schools and other government institutions in the past two years.With his arrest, the Delhi Police expects to make progress in the case related to 100 bomb threat emails sent to the High Court, district courts, and schools in the national capital.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Live BlogIPL 2026 Live Score, MI vs KKR LIVE Cricket Score: Mumbai wins toss and opts to bowl first vs Kolkata at Wankhede23 seconds agoMatricbiharboard.com, Bihar Board Class 10th Matric Result 2026 LIVE: 81.79% students pass, girls fare better than boys5 minutes agoRajasthan Board RBSE 12th Class Result 2026 LIVE Updates: How to check RBSE Class 12 inter results?5 minutes agoBiharboardonline.bihar.gov.in, Bihar Board 10th Result 2026 [OUT] LIVE: BSEB Matric Results link active, check complete list of toppers15 minutes agoDhurandhar 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 10 LIVE Updates: Ranveer Singh film crosses Rs 50 cr mark on Sunday15 minutes ago