In Tamil Nadu, a man was held for making a hoax bomb call. Following his arrest, cops found out that the man mad the hoax call to get himself arrested and get some “jail food”. The 34-year-old man who threw cops in a tizzy, was identified as Santhosh Kumar from Coimbatore. Santhosh was arrested for making a hoax bomb threat a few days ago.
Santhosh had called the Police Control Room in Chennai and warned them of imminent explosions at the railway station and main bus stand in Erode. The call was traced back to Kumar and upon his arrest, he confessed to the crime. He told the police that he had made the call because he was unemployed and struggling to make ends meet. He thought that if he was arrested and sent to prison, he would at least have access to regular food.
Kumar’s desperate attempt to secure shelter and food is a sad reflection of the harsh realities of life. The police, however, were not amused by his actions. A case was registered against him under Indian Penal Code Sections 506 and 507 for criminal intimidation.
This was not the first time Kumar had resorted to such tactics. He had made similar hoax calls in 2019 and 2021.
The Facts of the Matter
The basic necessities of life, such as food and shelter, are essential for human survival, and the lack of access to them can drive people to do unimaginable things. History has shown that people have gone to extreme lengths, including theft and begging, to have their basic needs met. In some cases, individuals may even resort to questionable actions to have these needs met.
In Tamil Nadu, a man recently threw the cops into a state of tizzy, making a hoax bomb call. After his arrest, the man confessed of being unemployed, and adding that he simply wanted to be put in jail to get some food.
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Man Throws Cops in Tizzy
Police have arrested a 34-year-old man from Coimbatore for making a hoax bomb threat a few days ago. The man allegedly called the Police Control Room in Chennai and claimed that explosions would take place at Erode’s railway station, main bus stand, and shopping markets.
Police Tightens Security, Checks Conducted
Upon receiving the call, the Erode police tightened security measures and conducted thorough checks at various locations, but found nothing. Upon investigating the call records, police identified the caller as Santhosh Kumar, a resident of Mettupalayam in Coimbatore district.
When the police arrested Kumar, he allegedly confessed that he made the hoax threat because he was unemployed and struggling to make ends meet. He believed that if he was arrested and sent to prison, he would be able to get food every day.
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Accused Arrested, Did the Same Thing in 2019, 2021
The police charged Kumar under Indian Penal Code Sections 506 (criminal intimidation) and 507 (intimidation by an anonymous communication). During his statement, Kumar reportedly revealed that he had made similar hoax calls in 2019 and 2021.
On Sunday, Kumar was brought before a judicial magistrate who remanded him in judicial custody for 15 days.
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In Closing
The incident involving Santhosh Kumar highlights the harsh realities of life that some people face. When faced with the desperation of not having enough food or shelter, some individuals may resort to extreme measures.
While his hoax bomb threat caused panic and disruption, it also highlights the need for societies to address the root causes of such desperation and work towards ensuring that everyone has access to necessities.
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