Indian-origin student arrested in US on arson and terror threat charges

Lella 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 misdemeanour

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Manojh Sai Lella, a senior at the University of Texas at Dallas, was arrested by Frisco police on Monday (Photo: Shutterstock)
Press Trust of India Houston
1 min read Last Updated : Dec 27 2025 | 7:05 AM IST

A 22-year-old Indian-origin student has been arrested in the US on charges of arson and terroristic threat against family members, according to official records.

Manojh Sai Lella, a senior at the University of Texas at Dallas, was arrested by Frisco police on Monday.

Police responded to Lella's home after family members reported a mental health episode and alleged threats.

Authorities said he allegedly tried to set the home on fire several days earlier.

Lella 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 misdemeanour.

Police stressed there is no evidence of a threat to a place of worship. Bond was set at $100,000 and $3,500, respectively, according to the documents.

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First Published: Dec 27 2025 | 7:05 AM IST

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