Today most of the people have smartphone and internet facility. But sometimes some people also misuse it. You must have heard many times in the news that many places including schools and airports have received bomb threats. But when the security forces investigated these places, nothing was found. This means that these messages were absolutely fake messages. But now the question is, what action can be taken against those who spoil the social environment by sending such fake messages? Today we will tell you what is the provision of punishment for this.
Fake threats
Many times through calls, messages, mails in different ways. Different departments receive fake threats from various places. But every time the security forces thoroughly investigate those places as a precautionary measure. But do you know under which sections a case can be registered against those who do this? According to the information, those making threats can be punished with imprisonment up to 10 years.
Action under UAPA also
Other Supreme Court advocates Told that making a bomb threat could result in a punishment of up to 10 years. But if a person does this intentionally then many other actions are also possible against him. Not only this, the investigating agencies can also take action against that person under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
Bomb threat is no joke
Let us tell you that giving bomb threats is no joke. Because such incidents spoil the atmosphere. Not only this, many times an atmosphere of chaos is created, due to which many other incidents can also happen. Such incidents are classified as serious crimes. However, the court takes the final decision as to what punishment will be given to that criminal.
Under which sections the FIR will be registered
In these cases, the section of the Indian Penal Code A case is registered under section 505 (2) i.e. spreading fear among the public, section 507 i.e. making criminal threats through anonymous communication and section 120 (B) i.e. criminal conspiracy. There is a provision for harsh punishment if found guilty in these sections. Whereas Section 505 (2) of IPC is a non-bailable cognizable offence. Under this, there is a provision for punishment of three to five years and fine. Under Section 507, the punishment for making criminal threats through anonymous communication can be up to two years in prison. This punishment is in addition to the punishment given in any other section.
