A class nine student has been detained by the police here for allegedly threatening to blow up his school building in a “Pulwama-like attack” if he was not paid Rs 2 lakh as extortion amount, an official said on Thursday. Senior SP Shailendra Pandey said the boy, who also works as a newspaper hawker, has been sent to a reform home. The principal of the school had complained to police that someone dropped a letter at his house on Friday threatening to blow it up and also the school building. On Tuesday, the accused student handed him a letter carrying the “Pulwama-like attack” threat, the police officer said. Click here to join our channel (@indianexpress) and stay updated with the latest headlinesFor all the latest India News, download Indian Express App.

Source: Indian Express February 20, 2020 12:28 UTC