Yes, a person can be arrested for sending repeated threatening messages online in Mumbai, and this conduct is treated seriously under Indian law, particularly when it forms a sustained pattern rather than an isolated incident, since courts and police recognise that repeated online threats can create genuine and ongoing fear for the recipient's safety, well beyond what a single message might convey. Such conduct typically attracts liability under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita dealing with criminal intimidation, alongside provisions of the Information Technology Act addressing the transmission of offensive or threatening messages through communication devices.

Where the threats are sent repeatedly, this pattern itself becomes significant evidence — demonstrating not just an isolated lapse in judgment but a deliberate and sustained course of conduct intended to instil fear, which courts and police view as a more serious matter warranting decisive action, including arrest where the circumstances justify it. The specific arrest safeguards discussed in relation to offences carrying lower maximum sentences do apply here as well, meaning police are still required to assess whether arrest is genuinely necessary rather than proceeding reflexively, but a demonstrated pattern of repeated, escalating threats strengthens the case for police to conclude that arrest is warranted to prevent further offences.

If you are receiving repeated threatening messages online in Mumbai, building a strong case for police action requires careful, systematic documentation of every message — screenshots with visible timestamps and sender information, preserved in their original format wherever possible, along with a clear chronological account of the pattern of harassment you have experienced. This comprehensive documentation makes it considerably easier for police to assess the seriousness of the threat and take appropriate, prompt action.

Reporting this pattern promptly to the Mumbai cybercrime cell, supported by well-organised evidence, significantly improves the likelihood of swift police response, and our legal experts at Aapka Legal Advice can help you prepare and present this evidence in the most compelling and actionable format for the investigating authorities.

Because online threat cases require both prompt reporting and carefully organised technical evidence, experienced legal support can meaningfully accelerate police response and protective action. The Top Criminal Lawyers in Mumbai | Aapka Legal Advice team, supported by retired judges on our panel who understand how such cases are prioritised and investigated, can help you pursue urgent protective action. If you are facing repeated online threats in Mumbai, prompt reporting with well-documented evidence is essential to your safety.