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Man Issues Warning to Blow-up Nitin Gadkari's Residence in Nagpur in 10 Minutes, Police Arrest Accused for Hoax Threat

NAGPUR, MAHARASHTRA, AUG 3 – Nagpur police arrested Umesh Vishnu Raut for a hoax bomb threat to Union Minister Gadkari's residence, leading to heightened security and a criminal case against him.

  • On August 3, 2025, Nagpur police apprehended Umesh Vishnu Raut for making a false warning about an explosive device at the home of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
  • The call was received on emergency number 112 around 9:00 AM and claimed a bomb would explode at Gadkari's home within 10 minutes, prompting immediate police action.
  • Police traced the call to Raut's mobile phone, apprehended him near Vima Dawakhana, and conducted an extensive inspection of the area, which revealed no explosives.
  • Officials confirmed that Raut, who is employed at a local liquor shop and has no previous criminal record, was arrested in connection with the bomb threat, which was determined to be a hoax; legal proceedings have been initiated against him.
  • The investigation is ongoing to determine Raut's motive and check for any similar past offenses, while security remains heightened at the minister's residence.
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India TV News broke the news in India on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
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