A 22-year-old Indian-origin student has been arrested in the United States for allegedly attempting arson and issuing terroristic threats against family members, authorities confirmed on Friday.
The accused, Manojh Sai Lella, a senior at the University of Texas at Dallas, was taken into custody by Frisco Police on Monday following a complaint from his family.
Police said they were called to Lella’s residence after his family reported a mental health episode and alleged threats. According to authorities, Lella is accused of attempting to set the home on fire several days prior to his arrest.
He faces first-degree felony charges for arson with intent to damage a habitation or place of worship, and a Class A misdemeanor for making a terroristic threat against a family or household member. Officials clarified that there is no evidence of any threat to a place of worship.
Court records show Lella’s bond was set at $100,000 for the arson charge and $3,500 for the misdemeanor count.
Frisco Police confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, and further details about the case will be released as they become available.
