Crime / Indian-Origin Student Charged With Arson, Threats Against Family In US; Arrested
Key Points
- The accused allegedly attempted to set
his family’s home on fire during a reported mental health episode.
- The accused, a senior at the University of Texas at Dallas, was taken into custody by Frisco Police.
- The accused now faces arson with intent to damage a habitat or place of worship.
Houston, Dec 27: A 22-year-old Indian-origin student, Manojh Sai Lella, has been arrested in Texas on charges of arson and terroristic threat against his family members.
According to reports, the accused allegedly attempted to set his family’s home on fire during a reported mental health episode.
The accused, a senior at the University of Texas at Dallas, was taken into custody by Frisco Police earlier this week.
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✨Authorities said they responded to his residence after family members reported a mental health episode and alleged threats.
Investigators revealed that the accused now 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 misdemeanor.
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The case has drawn attention within the Indian diaspora in
the US, highlighting concerns around mental health and family safety.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
(Compiled by- Aditi Majhi)
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