Argus News - Three Courts In Odisha Get Bomb Threats Via Email

Bhubaneswar, Jan 8: Panic gripped parts of Odisha on Thursday after three courts in the state received anonymous bomb threat emails.

According to reports, Cuttack District Courts, along with Sambalpur, and Deogarh District Courts have received the threats.

The messages, sent to the official accounts of the courts, claimed that explosives had been planted inside the premises and demanded immediate evacuation.

Upon receiving the alerts, police control rooms were informed and bomb disposal squads, dog squads, and cybercrime units rushed to the affected courts.

Judges, lawyers, staff, and litigants were evacuated as precautionary measures, and the complexes were sealed for thorough searches.

However, no suspicious objects have been found till now. However, the incident disrupted court proceedings for several hours and created widespread anxiety among the public.

The District Collectors concerned have ordered enhanced security measures around court complexes, including stricter entry checks and surveillance. Cybercrime units are investigating the origin of the emails to trace those responsible.


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Meanwhile, senior police official have assured that additional safeguards will remain in place until the investigation is complete.

The hoax threats have sparked debate on misuse of technology and the urgent need for deterrent action against such malicious acts.