What Led to the Bomb Threat at Siwan Civil Court?
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Patna, Jan 28 (NationPress) A wave of panic surged through the administration in Siwan, Bihar, following a bomb threat directed at the Siwan Civil Court on Wednesday. An anonymous email warned of an explosion at the courthouse by noon.
In response to this alarming threat, local authorities and police promptly initiated security protocols, placing the entire region on high alert.
The Siwan Superintendent of Police, Puran Kumar Jha, alongside District Magistrate Vivek Ranjan Maitreya, personally arrived at the courthouse to oversee security measures.
The court complex was sealed and transformed into a police operation center, leading to an extensive search carried out by the bomb disposal unit.
Stringent security screenings are being conducted at all access points employing advanced technology such as security liaison checks, door frame metal detectors, and handheld metal detectors.
Despite thorough searches conducted until the specified deadline in the threatening email, no suspicious items or explosives have been found.
As the news of the threat circulated, a state of chaos ensued among lawyers and court personnel, who were swiftly evacuated to safer locations as a precaution.
In readiness for any emergency, Quick Response Teams, ambulances, and fire services are on standby.
The Traffic Deputy Superintendent of Police has instituted a complete ban on unauthorized vehicles entering the court area, while traffic routes nearby have been redirected.
A canine unit is also conducting a meticulous inspection of the entire court facility.
Siwan SP Puran Kumar Jha has instructed the cyber cell to carry out a technical investigation to trace the origin of the threatening email.
Both the Siwan District Magistrate and SP conducted a comprehensive assessment of the premises and issued directives to bolster security measures further.
Currently, the situation at the Siwan Civil Court is under complete control; however, the administration remains firm that no risks will be taken under any circumstances.