Ahmedabad, Jan 6 (NationPress) A string of bomb threats aimed at courts and governmental offices throughout Gujarat in recent days has led to increased security protocols, the temporary halt of court operations, and exhaustive searches conducted by security personnel. Thus far, authorities have found no suspicious items, labeling these threats as hoaxes, while investigations remain ongoing.

In Ahmedabad, the Ahmedabad City Civil and Sessions Court encountered a bomb threat, prompting the suspension of proceedings as a precautionary measure. The threat was received through email by the court's registry department.

Bomb Squad and Dog Squad teams quickly arrived on-site, performing a comprehensive search before declaring the area secure. Concurrently, a bomb threat was also reported at the Gandhinagar Collector’s Office.

The Gandhinagar police executed a full security sweep of the location but found no signs of danger. Officials later indicated that this threat seemed to be a hoax.

Similar alerts emerged at courts in Rajkot and Surat. In Rajkot, lawyers were instructed to evacuate the premises as a safety measure, while Bomb Disposal and Dog Squad units were deployed to survey the area.

In Surat, the district court received an anonymous phone call threatening a bomb explosion. Court activities were suspended for the day, with access restricted for lawyers and petitioners as police conducted a thorough examination of the court complex.

On Tuesday, the Ahmedabad Rural Court also received a bomb threat via email directed at its registry department.

In adherence to standard security protocols, court sessions were paused, and bomb and dog squad teams were dispatched. No dangerous items were discovered during the search.

Officials also confirmed that the Gujarat High Court had received threatening emails recently. About a month ago, an email containing a bomb threat caused panic at the High Court, leading to a comprehensive security check by bomb and dog squad teams. Subsequent investigations revealed no presence of explosive materials. Around the same timeframe, an IndiGo flight made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport following a bomb threat, highlighting a troubling trend of hoax threats.

Previously, the Gujarat High Court had also received a bomb threat email from an unidentified source. The Registrar alerted the Sola Police, prompting security agencies, including the BDDS, to conduct an extensive search of the premises. The threat was later deemed unfounded.

Authorities stated that while all threats so far have proven to be hoaxes, each alert is being treated with the utmost seriousness to ensure public safety. Cyber teams are currently investigating the origins of the emails and calls to identify those responsible for instilling fear and disrupting judicial and administrative functions across the state.