Indian Student Arrested in US After Arson Attempt on Family Home

A shocking incident unfolded in Frisco, Texas, where 22-year-old Manojh Sai Lella, a University of Texas at Dallas student, was arrested for allegedly attempting to set his family home on fire. Lella, a senior at the university, was taken into custody by local police after his family members reported a mental health episode and expressed concerns for their safety. According to authorities, Lella is accused of making terroristic threats against his family members, which prompted the initial response from police. Further investigation revealed that he had attempted to ignite a fire at the family home several days prior to his arrest. Lella faces serious charges, including a first-degree felony for arson with intent to damage a habitation and a Class A misdemeanor for making a terroristic threat against a family member. Bond has been set at $100,000 for the arson charge and $3,500 for the misdemeanor count. While the investigation is ongoing, police have clarified that there is no evidence to suggest any threat to a place of worship. The family's safety is a top priority, and the authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.