In a shocking turn of events, the Gujarat Assembly in Gandhinagar faced a bomb threat via email just minutes before its budget session kickoff on Wednesday. The message, arriving at 8:45 AM, warned of planted bombs, sending shockwaves through the premises and halting all activities.
Evacuation was swift and systematic. Policemen, anti-bomb teams, and sniffer dogs combed the entire area, ensuring no risks to the hundreds gathered. DSP Piyush Wanda detailed how the threat compelled a full-scale search, prioritizing safety above all.
Preliminary findings revealed no explosives, labeling it a likely false alarm. Still, cyber sleuths are dissecting the email trail to identify the sender. Security protocols have been ratcheted up, with additional personnel deployed around the clock.
Eyewitness accounts from BJP legislators painted a vivid picture. Kaswala Mahesh described being ushered to a safe hall nearby, while Dinesh Singh Kushwaha confirmed the all-clear after verification in Dwarka Hall, enabling a return to normalcy.
Such hoaxes not only waste resources but also erode public trust in institutional security. As the budget session unfolds, Gujarat’s lawmakers are pushing forward resiliently, but experts advocate for robust anti-threat measures to safeguard democracy’s temples from digital menaces.