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Bomb threat emails prompt security sweeps at Maharashtra courts
Courts in Thane and Hingoli districts received threatening emails on Tuesday, prompting police and bomb disposal squads to conduct extensive searches. No suspicious items were discovered during the operations.
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The district courts in both Thane and Hingoli received bomb threat emails, triggering immediate security protocols on Tuesday. Upon notification from court authorities, local police departments mobilized their Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads (BDDS) to conduct thorough searches of the courthouse premises.
The operations were carried out with standard precautionary measures, with BDDS personnel examining all accessible areas within the court complexes. The search operations were completed after no suspicious objects or devices were found during the sweeps.
Investigations into the source and authenticity of the threatening emails have been initiated. Such incidents have become increasingly common across various institutions in India, prompting enhanced vigilance among law enforcement and court administrators.
The courts resumed normal functioning following the completion of security checks. Police officials are examining the threatening communications to determine their origin and intent.