Ahmedabad, India — A recent explosion in a residential area of Ahmedabad led to the arrest of two additional suspects, intensifying police investigations into a violent act initially triggered by a parcel bomb. The incident occurred on Saturday morning in the Sabarmati area, injuring two.
Authorities identified the mastermind behind the attack as Rupen Rao, 44, who reportedly acquired bomb-making and firearms construction skills online. Rao’s motive was purportedly to retaliate against his estranged wife’s friend Baldev Sukhadia and her close family, who he believed were responsible for his marital breakdown.
In the aftermath of the explosion, the police apprehended Rao along with his accomplice, Rohan Raval, 21, who was said to be working under Rao for monetary compensation. Both suspects were caught following meticulous technical surveillance and timely police intervention.
A probe into Rao’s activities unveiled a chilling preparation phase where he gathered materials over three to four months to craft bombs and weaponry aimed at his wife’s family. The intent, as per officials, was to isolate his wife from her relatives by lethal means.
The execution of the plan involved sophisticated remote-controlled bombs made from everyday materials like batteries, blades, and gunpowder derived from fireworks. Additionally, Rao had engineered a country-made pistol, enhancing his arsenal.
Details of the immediate police response included the recovery of two active bombs, a self-made pistol, and various explosive materials from Rao’s possession. These items were found both at his residence and in a vehicle, where bomb disposal units managed to defuse the live devices promptly.
During the investigation, authorities learned that Raval initially attempted to deliver the explosive parcel to Sukhadia’s home on Friday night but retreated when he found the target absent. Resolute in their plan, they sent another associate, Gaurav Gadhavi, to execute the delivery the following day, which resulted in the injuries.
The broader conspiracy, as unveiled by Deputy Commissioner of Police Bharat Rathod, involved plans to similarly target Rao’s father-in-law and brother-in-law, which indicated a potentially expansive threat landscape.
Aside from the primary arsenal, police also confiscated an array of materials from Rao’s home, which included incomplete handguns, high-voltage battery cells, and tools indicative of ongoing weapon manufacture.
Rao, Raval, and their associate face multiple charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Arms Act, and Explosive Substances Act, as investigations continue to uncover the full scope of their operations and intentions.
Forensic analyses are pending, which are expected to offer further insights into the exact nature of the explosives, potentially highlighting the lethality and technical sophistication of the devices prepared by Rao.
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