Bomb threat at Jaipur's SMS Hospital demands ₹40 crore, no explosives found
Synopsis
A ₹40 crore extortion-linked bomb threat at Jaipur's largest public hospital on 13 May prompted a full-scale security response — and turned out to be a hoax. But the data tells a deeper story: Rajasthan logged 55 bomb threat cases in 2025 and nearly 40 already in early 2025, with not a single perpetrator caught.
Key Takeaways
SMS Hospital, Jaipur received a bomb threat on 13 May demanding ₹40 crore ; no explosives were found after a thorough multi-agency search.
The threat was reportedly received at the Abhay Command Centre ; police, bomb disposal squads, dog squads, and Civil Defence teams responded immediately.
Jaipur recorded over 20 bomb threat cases in 2024 and 34 in 2025 — the highest tally in Rajasthan.
Rajasthan logged approximately 40 bomb threat cases in 2024, 55 in 2025, and nearly 40 since January 2025 alone.
Despite multiple investigations, authorities have not apprehended any perpetrators; email and social media-based threats pose ongoing cyber-investigation challenges.
Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital received a bomb threat on Wednesday, 13 May, demanding ₹40 crore, triggering widespread panic among patients, staff, and visitors. The threatening message was reportedly received at the Abhay Command Centre, warning that the hospital would be destroyed if the money was not paid. Following an extensive multi-agency search, no suspicious objects were found anywhere on the premises.
Security Response
Acting swiftly upon receiving the alert, police teams, bomb disposal squads, dog squads, fire brigade personnel, and Civil Defence teams rushed to the hospital campus and launched a large-scale search operation. All areas and suspicious objects were thoroughly checked by security personnel before authorities declared the threat a hoax. Heightened security remains in place at the hospital while the probe continues.
What Hospital Officials Said
Dr Mrinal Joshi, Superintendent of SMS Hospital, confirmed the incident. "A threat to bomb the hospital was received at the Police Control Room. Following this, the police and other teams conducted a search of the hospital premises; however, no suspicious objects were found. The police are investigating the matter," he said. Authorities are now probing the source of the threat message.
A Worsening Pattern Across Rajasthan
The incident is part of a deeply troubling and escalating pattern of bomb threats targeting key public institutions across Rajasthan. Earlier threats were directed at the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, the Rajasthan High Court, schools, airports, and court-collectorate complexes. Jaipur has recorded the highest number of such incidents in the state — over 20 cases in 2024, rising sharply to 34 cases in 2025.
According to police sources, Rajasthan has received nearly 40 bomb threat alerts since January 2025 alone. The state recorded around 40 cases in 2024 and 55 cases in 2025. Jodhpur logged the second-highest tally, with 10 cases in 2024 and 9 in 2025. Cities including Kota, Ajmer, Udaipur, Alwar, and Sri Ganganagar have also witnessed a sharp rise in such threats.
Cyber Challenges Hampering Investigations
Investigators noted that schools, airports, and court-collectorate complexes have emerged as primary targets alongside hospitals. Officials acknowledged that threats sent through emails and social media platforms have created significant technical and cyber-investigation challenges for law enforcement agencies. Despite multiple investigations, authorities have so far failed to identify or apprehend anyone responsible for issuing the threats.
What Happens Next
Although previous investigations did not uncover any explosives, officials continue to treat every threat with utmost seriousness as per standard security protocols. With nearly 40 alerts already recorded in the first months of 2025, Rajasthan's law enforcement faces mounting pressure to trace and prosecute perpetrators before the frequency of disruptions further strains critical public institutions.
Point of View
And authorities have not secured a single conviction. Every full-scale response costs taxpayer resources and disrupts critical healthcare; every unresolved case emboldens the next caller. The state needs a dedicated cyber-forensics task force with prosecutorial teeth, not just a protocol for evacuating buildings.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened at SMS Hospital in Jaipur on 13 May?
Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital received a bomb threat demanding ₹40 crore on 13 May 2025. Police, bomb disposal squads, and Civil Defence teams conducted an extensive search but found no suspicious objects; the threat is being investigated as a likely hoax.
Who received the bomb threat message?
The threatening message was reportedly received at the Abhay Command Centre in Jaipur, warning that the hospital would be blown up if ₹40 crore was not paid. Authorities are investigating the source of the message.
How many bomb threats has Rajasthan received in recent years?
Rajasthan recorded around 40 bomb threat cases in 2024 and 55 in 2025. Nearly 40 alerts have been reported since January 2025 alone, with Jaipur accounting for the highest number of incidents in the state.
Have police caught anyone responsible for these threats?
Despite multiple investigations, authorities have so far failed to identify or apprehend those responsible. Most threats turn out to be hoaxes, but each requires a full-scale security response, straining law enforcement resources.
Which other institutions in Rajasthan have been targeted by bomb threats?
Previous threats have targeted the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, the Rajasthan High Court, schools, airports, and court-collectorate complexes across cities including Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, Udaipur, Alwar, and Sri Ganganagar.
