American authorities have arrested a 22-year-old Indian-origin student on charges of arson and terroristic threat against his family members. Also Read | Indian-origin student Sudiksha Konanki goes missing from Dominican RepublicThe police responded to Lella’s home after family members reported a mental health episode and alleged threats. The accused faces arson with intent to damage a habitat or place of worship, a first-degree felony, and terroristic threat of a family/household member, a Class A misdemeanour. Court documents reveal the victim's wife returned home around 10:30 AM after being unable to reach her husband, Anupam Patel, or son by phone. She encountered her son, Abhijit Patel, who reportedly told her he had "taken care of Dad" and advised her to "go check on him."

Source: Mint December 27, 2025 15:13 UTC