Ahmedabad man arrested for bomb threat email targeting GUJSAIL, schools
Synopsis
A 40-year-old Ahmedabad businessman was arrested after a threatening email — demanding bomb blasts at the GUJSAIL airport facility and city schools, and threatening senior political leaders — was traced to his Gmail account through digital forensics. The case has a cross-state dimension: the email also demanded the release of a West Bengal man arrested in a separate nationwide threatening-email case.
Key Takeaways
Bhavesh Patel , 40, of Sardarnagar, Ahmedabad , was arrested by the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch on 11 May 2025 .
The threatening email was received on 25 March on the official account of the Director of GUJSAIL , threatening bomb blasts at the airport facility and all schools in the city.
The email was traced to bhavesh4518@gmail.com through technical analysis led by Cyber Crime Inspector M.H.
Evidence including deleted files was recovered from Patel's mobile phone during forensic examination.
Investigators are probing possible links to a terrorist organisation and whether any accomplice was involved.
Precautionary security measures were deployed at sensitive locations across Ahmedabad following the threat.
The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has arrested a 40-year-old man for allegedly sending a threatening email warning of bomb blasts at the GUJSAIL facility at the city airport and several schools across Ahmedabad, officials said on Monday, 11 May. The accused, identified as Bhavesh Patel, a resident of the Sardarnagar area, was traced through a technical and digital investigation initiated after the threat email was received in late March.
The Threatening Email
According to police, the email was received on 25 March on the official account of the Director of GUJSAIL. Written partly in Hindi, the message threatened explosions at the GUJSAIL facility, described as an "Eid gift", and also threatened bomb blasts at all schools in the city. The email additionally contained threats against senior political leaders and demanded the release of an individual named Saurab Biswas from West Bengal, who had earlier been arrested in a separate case involving threatening emails sent across the country. The content triggered immediate concern among authorities given its references to public infrastructure and political figures.
How the Accused Was Traced
A complaint lodged by a GUJSAIL employee prompted the registration of a case and the launch of an investigation under the instructions of Police Commissioner G.S. Malik. A technical analysis traced the threatening email to the address bhavesh4518@gmail.com. Cyber Crime Inspector M.H. Bhetariya and his team examined digital records and, with the assistance of human intelligence inputs, identified the user's location within Ahmedabad. The accused was subsequently detained and taken into custody.
Evidence Recovered
Officials said Patel's mobile phone contained evidence directly linked to the email, including details of the account used to send the message. Forensic examination also led to the recovery of material from deleted folders on the device. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Cyber Crime) Lavina Sinha confirmed that an extensive digital investigation was carried out before the accused was traced. "Electronic devices and communication records seized during the probe are being analysed to establish the complete chain of events," she said.
Profile of the Accused
Bhavesh Patel, aged 40, is educated up to the B.Com level and is reportedly engaged in construction-related business activities. Officials noted he had also been associated with event management work linked to airport-related operations through business connections. Police custody remand has been obtained for further questioning.
Investigation Ongoing
Investigators are examining the motive behind the offence, whether any individual assisted Patel, and whether there is any connection to a terrorist organisation or group involved in unlawful or disruptive activities. Given that the threats referred to schools, airport premises, and potential bomb blasts, authorities said precautionary security measures were taken at sensitive locations across the city. Officials reiterated that strict action will be taken against anyone who attempts to create panic or issue threats on digital platforms. Further investigation is ongoing.
Point of View
Suggesting either a coordinated network or a copycat leveraging an existing threat template. Investigators have yet to confirm which it is. The speed of the cyber forensics — from a March email to a May arrest — is a positive signal, but the deeper question of motive and any organisational link remains unanswered. Until that is established, the threat cannot be fully assessed.
NationPress
12 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in the Ahmedabad GUJSAIL bomb threat email case?
Bhavesh Patel, a 40-year-old resident of the Sardarnagar area of Ahmedabad, was arrested by the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch on 11 May 2025. He is educated up to B.Com level and is engaged in construction and event management-related business activities.
What did the threatening email say?
The email, received on 25 March, threatened bomb blasts at the GUJSAIL facility at Ahmedabad airport and at all schools in the city, described as an 'Eid gift'. It also contained threats against senior political leaders and demanded the release of Saurab Biswas, a West Bengal man arrested in a separate threatening-email case.
How did police trace the accused?
A technical analysis traced the email to the Gmail address bhavesh4518@gmail.com. Cyber Crime Inspector M.H. Bhetariya and his team used digital records and human intelligence inputs to identify the accused's location within Ahmedabad, leading to his arrest.
Is there a suspected terrorist link in this case?
Investigators are currently examining whether Bhavesh Patel had any connection to a terrorist organisation or group involved in unlawful activities, and whether any accomplice assisted him. Police custody remand has been obtained for further questioning on these aspects.
What security measures were taken after the bomb threat?
Following the threat, which referenced schools and airport premises, authorities deployed precautionary security measures at sensitive locations across Ahmedabad. Officials confirmed the measures were taken as a precaution while the investigation was ongoing.
