In yet another brazen act of intimidation, unidentified miscreants sent a bomb threat email to Dhanbad’s Civil Court on Wednesday, claiming the site was rigged with explosives. The development plunged the bustling judicial hub into disarray, marking the third such incident in Jharkhand within weeks.
Alerted by the menacing communication, court officials immediately coordinated with law enforcement. The sprawling complex was cleared out in minutes—advocates, clients, and workers rushed out as sirens wailed. Security forces, equipped with sniffer dogs and detection gear, launched a thorough sweep.
Entrances locked down, teams combed through sensitive areas: holding cells, hearing rooms, attorney offices, and peripheral zones. No explosives surfaced even after prolonged efforts, easing immediate fears but not the underlying anxiety.
Recall the February 12 scare at Ranchi Collectorate, where the email taunted bomb squads with claims of advanced ‘sulfur nitrate’ devices. Ranchi itself was threatened on February 6. Each time, high-tech searches confirmed hoaxes, yet the disruptions persist.
Cyber cells are now in overdrive, dissecting email metadata for clues. Investigators probe potential connections across threats, fearing a larger plot. Jharkhand’s administration vows zero tolerance, ramping up surveillance and digital forensics to safeguard public institutions from these shadowy tormentors.