Belagavi civic body evacuated after bomb threat, declared false alarm

Authorities in Belagavi launched a comprehensive search operation at the City Corporation headquarters after receiving a bomb threat, prompting the evacuation of the municipal building.

Police teams systematically searched multiple areas within the facility, including the main meeting hall, administrative offices, various departmental sections, restrooms, and vehicles parked in the premises. The operation, which extended over an hour, was conducted with heightened vigilance to ensure public safety.

Following the thorough examination of all suspected locations and spaces, no explosive materials or suspicious devices were discovered. Authorities subsequently declared the threat to be a hoax.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about security at public institutions in the region. Police have registered details of the threat and are investigating the origin of the alert. Officials did not immediately disclose whether the call was made anonymously or through any specific medium.