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Ex-Army Man's Explosive Plot for Job Security Foiled
23 Feb
Summary
- Former army man arrested for planting fake explosives on railway tracks.
- The person who reported the fake threat was revealed as the mastermind.
- The suspect sought job extension by staging a dangerous security incident.
In Vadodara, Gujarat, a former army man, Mustaq Ali Sayyed, was arrested for planting what he claimed were explosives on a railway track. This elaborate scheme was fueled by his fear of job insecurity as his contract was set to end. Sayyed, who worked as a temporary lineman, aimed to secure a contract extension or permanent position by presenting himself as a hero who averted a disaster.
The 'explosives' discovered were identified as 'Cold Pyro' electric firecrackers, typically used for visual effects. Sayyed planted these on the Dedicated Freight Corridor and then reported the find to authorities. This act, intended to boost his career, led to charges of endangering life and property. In a twist, the initial complainant who reported the 'threat' was revealed to be Sayyed himself, the mastermind orchestrating the entire deception.
