Bomb Threat Email Triggers Tension at Anantapur District Court
Anantapur/Hyderabad, Feb. 24 (Maxim News): Tension prevailed at the Anantapur District Court on Wednesday morning after a bomb threat email was received by court authorities.
According to officials, an email allegedly sent in the name of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) warned that bombs had been planted inside the court premises and would explode shortly.
The message was received on the court’s official email ID soon after proceedings began in the morning.
As soon as the threat came to light, lawyers, court staff and litigants rushed out of the court halls in panic. Hearings were immediately halted, and the premises were evacuated.
Court authorities promptly informed senior officials and the police. Soon after, Two-Town police personnel, Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) teams and sniffer dog units reached the spot. They began a thorough search of all courtrooms, record rooms and the parking area.
Police officials stated that investigations are underway to trace the origin of the email. Cyber Crime teams are examining where the message was sent from and who may be behind it.
Further details are awaited as security agencies continue their checks to ensure the safety of the premises. (Maxim News)
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