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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Nitin Gadkari Receives Hoax Bomb Threat: Man Arrested for Threatening To Bomb Union Minister’s Residence on Wardha Road in Maharashtra’s Nagpur
Nagpur police arrested a man for allegedly threatening to bomb Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's residence on Wardha Road in Maharashtra's Nagpur District. The incident led to heightened security at the senior BJP leader's house. The accused, identified as Umesh Vishnu Raut, was detained by the police and is now in police custody. Nitin Gadkari Receives Hoax Bomb Threat: Man Arrested for Threatening To Bomb Union Minister’s Residence on Wardha Road…
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