Hyderabad: Bomb threat emails triggered panic in courts across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, prompting police to launch searches and evacuate premises.
Unknown persons sent emails claiming they had planted 12 RDX bombs in court buildings. They warned that the devices would explode at 12.05 pm. Consequently, police swung into action in multiple locations.
In Telangana, authorities received threats targeting the Nampally CBI Court and the Karimnagar court. Meanwhile, in Andhra Pradesh, officials received a similar email concerning the Rajamahendravaram Central Nazarat District Court.
Bomb threat emails spark evacuations
After receiving the alerts, police cleared judges, lawyers and members of the public from court premises. Thereafter, bomb disposal squads conducted thorough checks across the buildings.
The email also demanded that authorities vacate judges before Islamic prayers, adding to the gravity of the threat. However, police are examining whether the message was a hoax or an attempt to mislead investigations in any ongoing case.
Meanwhile, cyber cell officials launched a probe to trace the origin of the email. Investigators are working to identify who sent the bomb threat emails and from where they originated.