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Tech-savvy Woman in Gujarat Arrested for Sending Bomb Threats to Bengaluru Schools
A tech-savvy woman in Gujarat was arrested for sending bomb threats to schools in Bengaluru, raising alarms about the prevalence of cybercrime and safety concerns in educational institutions.
- Rene Joshilda, already incarcerated in Ahmedabad, was arrested by Bengaluru Police for sending bomb threat emails to various schools on June 14.
- The investigation revealed that Rene Joshilda sent threats not only to schools in Bangalore but also in Mysuru, Chennai, and across Gujarat.
- This incident underscores a growing trend of cybercrime, highlighting the challenges schools face in ensuring safety amid increasing bomb hoaxes.
Why It Matters
The arrest of Rene Joshilda brings attention to the alarming rise in bomb threat incidents across India, particularly in educational institutions. It raises critical concerns about school safety and the need for enhanced measures to combat cybercrime.