Intelligence Alert

Hoax bomb threat reported at Patna Civil Court on Friday (18 September)

Risk level: Low Country: India

As per reports, a bomb threat email was received by officials at the Patna Civil Court in Bihar on Friday (18 September), claiming that explosives had been planted inside the court premises.

• Security was immediately strengthened, and bomb disposal and dog squads were deployed to conduct a thorough search of the premises.
• No explosive or suspicious material was found during the searches, and the Patna Central SP stated that the email appeared to be a hoax.
• No explosive or suspicious material was found during the searches, and the Patna Central SP stated that the email appeared to be a hoax.
• The court premises were evacuated and court operations were halted as a precaution, while police registered a case and initiated an investigation to trace the origin of the threatening email.
• Further updates remain awaited.

Categories: Crime - Bomb Threats

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