High Court on High Alert After Bomb Threat Email

Authorities at the Himachal Pradesh High Court initiated a comprehensive search operation on Thursday following the reception of a bomb threat via email. The court complex was secured, and specialized units, including the bomb and dog squads, were deployed. Despite an extensive sweep, no explosives or suspicious devices were discovered within the premises, and security measures have since been heightened.

This alarming incident is part of a series of similar threats targeting judicial institutions. On the same day, court authorities in Odisha reported receiving an identical threat, with specific mentions of potential damage to district courts in Cuttack, Sambalpur, and Deogarh. Investigations are actively underway to determine the origin of these emails and apprehend those responsible.

The Himachal High Court had previously experienced a similar bogus threat in June of the preceding year, which also involved claims of human suicide bombers and improvised explosive devices. While these past threats were unsubstantiated, the recurrence of such incidents underscores a persistent security concern for judicial facilities in India.