Security Alert Issued in Bihar Assembly After Bomb Threat
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Patna, April 10 (NationPress) A wave of panic descended upon Patna on Friday following a bomb threat directed at the Bihar Assembly, leading to swift actions by security personnel.
Upon receipt of the alarming email, the entire Assembly complex was put on high alert.
Teams from the Bomb Disposal and Dog Squads were promptly dispatched to the site, and the premises were evacuated as a safety measure.
A thorough search operation is actively underway throughout the complex.
Bihar Police officials have arrived at the scene, keeping a close watch on the unfolding situation.
All suspicious items are being meticulously scrutinized, and security has been heightened in the surrounding areas.
Currently, authorities have not confirmed the discovery of any explosive devices.
The Patna administration has further reinforced security both inside and outside the Assembly.
Rigorous checks are being performed on individuals entering and leaving the complex, while CCTV footage is under review to identify the source of the threat.
Officials have pledged that a detailed investigation is in progress, with all agencies collaborating and no detail being overlooked.
Moreover, cybersecurity experts have been tasked with working alongside officials to trace the individual responsible for the threat.
Sources indicate that this is not the first bomb threat aimed at the State Assembly.
Similar incidents in the past have led to enhanced security protocols.
On March 13, the Bihar Assembly had previously received a bomb threat regarding an explosion at the Assembly.
In light of the threat, Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar convened a meeting with senior officials from the Assembly Secretariat.
As a precaution, security measures have been tightened around the Assembly.
Extra police personnel have been stationed at all entry points, and every vehicle entering the complex is undergoing thorough inspections.
Previously, the Patna Civil Court has received multiple bomb threats via email.
District courts in Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Samastipur, Purnea, and Bhagalpur have also experienced similar email threats in the past.
However, investigations have confirmed that all these threats were false.
Regardless, these events have instilled fear among judicial officers, lawyers, and the general populace.