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Did AAP intend to incite riots in Delhi? Teenager who sent over 400 hoax bomb emails linked to NGO that supported Afzal Guru, BJP says NGO also connected to AAP

Initial investigations revealed links between the teenager and an NGO that had voiced support for Afzal Guru in the past, heating up the political atmosphere in the national capital that is gearing up for assembly elections next month.

On Tuesday, January 14, Delhi Police revealed that a teenager detained for sending over 400 hoax bomb emails was linked to an NGO connected to a political party and which had previously thrown its weight behind Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru.

Though Delhi Police did not reveal the teenager was linked to which political party, the BJP said the political party in question was Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). AAP, however, shot back saying the BJP was politicising the matter.

The political mudslinging ensued after the Delhi Police detained the teenager for sending hoax emails of bomb threats.

“We conducted an extensive investigation, analyzed data from email providers, and profiled the family,” said Madhup Tewari, Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order). The inquiry showed that the child sent mass emails, including one batch to 250 schools at once.

Tewari noted that the sophisticated techniques used make it unlikely the child acted alone. The investigation was complicated by the use of VPNs, which masked the origin of the emails. Authorities also explored potential links to terrorist organisations.

Initial investigations revealed links between the teenager and an NGO that had voiced support for Afzal Guru in the past, heating up the political atmosphere in the national capital that is gearing up for assembly elections next month.

“We are investigating whether the child was influenced by the NGO or other entities,” Tewari said. “It’s too early to conclude he acted alone, and we are examining possible political motives or attempts to disrupt public order.” The motive remains unclear since many emails were sent on non-exam days, casting doubt on a simple intent to delay exams.

BJP leader Sushanshu Trivedi, during the briefing, questioned whether AAP or any affiliated NGO had any involvement in the hoax bomb threats, referencing Atishi’s parents’ efforts to support Afzal Guru.

“AAP has links to anti-national NGOs. Even Atishi’s parents supported Afzal Guru’s mercy plea. Does AAP or its associated NGOs have any involvement in this case?” BJP spokesperson Sushanshu Trivedi questioned.

In response to the allegations, AAP leader Sanjay Singh held a press conference, criticizing the BJP by stating, “When did BJP join the Delhi Police? You are politicizing bomb threats targeting young children. Don’t you feel ashamed?”

Amid the ongoing war of words between the two political parties, the police said the investigation into the matter is underway. They revealed that the accused sent threat emails on seven separate occasions, including one instance where 250 schools received bomb threats simultaneously. The minor himself doesn’t recall how many such emails he sent. The Delhi Police also shared that between May and December of last year, bomb threats were issued 50 times to schools, hospitals, airports, and airlines in Delhi. While all these threats were hoaxes, they caused significant disruption for the administration and the public.

Following this revelation, the question arises whether there is a larger conspiracy behind these fake threats and whether political parties and NGOs may be involved. The police are now thoroughly investigating the NGO and its political connections.

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