In a disturbing pattern, Patna Civil Court received yet another bomb threat via email on Thursday, the third in a span of four days. The anonymous menace claimed the entire building would be obliterated, triggering an immediate lockdown and evacuation that halted all judicial proceedings.
Court security forces acted decisively, clearing the premises and securing all access points. No one was allowed in or out as bomb squads, dog handlers, and local police swarmed the area for an intensive sweep operation.
Pirbahor police station teams led the response, combing through offices, corridors, and public spaces with state-of-the-art detection equipment. Reports indicate no explosives were found so far, but the threat’s credibility demanded full protocol adherence.
Town DSP Rajesh Ranjan told media outlets that normalcy cannot resume until clearances are complete. ‘Safety protocols demand caution; we’re investigating every angle, including digital footprints,’ he said. SI Sinku Kumari echoed this, noting ongoing searches with cyber units tracing the email’s origin.
The escalation from isolated incidents to repeated threats has alarmed the legal fraternity. Yesterday’s hoax similarly disrupted Pappu Yadav’s court date, fueling speculation of targeted sabotage against specific cases or figures.
Bihar police have ramped up cyber surveillance and are cross-referencing patterns from prior threats. This series highlights vulnerabilities in public safety systems, prompting calls for advanced threat detection tech like AI monitoring at courts.
While no harm has materialized, the psychological toll on court users is immense. Officials vow relentless pursuit of perpetrators, aiming to restore confidence in Patna’s justice delivery amid this wave of terror tactics.