Two more arrested, mastermind had conspired to take revenge from wife and in-laws

Police have arrested two more accused in the parcel bomb blast case that took place in Sabarmati area of ​​Ahmedabad on Saturday. Two people were injured in this explosion. Investigation has revealed that 44-year-old Rupen Rao was the mastermind behind this attack, who carried out this conspiracy to take revenge from his wife and her in-laws.

Conspiracy out of revenge

According to the police, Rupen Rao was going through the divorce process from his wife and he held his in-laws responsible for the separation.

• Revenge Plan:
  • Rao became obsessed with harming his wife’s friends and in-laws.
  • He learned how to make bombs and firearms through online medium.
• Event Details:
  • A parcel bomb exploded in a row house in Sabarmati on Saturday morning, injuring two people.
  • Gaurav Gadhvi, who brought the parcel, was arrested on the spot.

Arrest of other accused

During the investigation into the blast, the police arrested Rao and his associate Rohan Rawal.

• The conspiracy was going on for months:
  • Rao and Rawal were planning the attack for the last three-four months.
  • He used sulfur powder, gunpowder and electronic circuits to make the bomb.
• Statement of DCP Bharat Rathore:
  • Rao wanted to target his in-laws and wife’s friend Sukhadiya as part of his plan.
  • His associate Rawal was also involved in this work.

Recovered and defused bombs

After the arrest, police recovered two live bombs and a country-made pistol from a car belonging to the suspects.

• Construction of Bomb:
  • The bomb, made of sulfur powder, gunpowder and circuits, was designed to detonate remotely.
• Country Pistol:
  • Rao had built it himself and prepared the ammunition for the attack.
• Action of BDDS:
  • The bomb detection and disposal squad defused the bombs in time, thereby averting a major disaster.

Rao’s intentions and police investigation

Police believe that Rupen Rao intended to cause large-scale damage and create an atmosphere of fear.

• Future Attacks:
  • Rao had planned many more attacks.
• Investigation continues:
  • The police are now carrying out a detailed investigation into the contacts and activities of Rao and his associate Rawal.
  • The source of the explosive material and other possible conspirators are being traced.