Why Did Bomb Threats Cause Panic in Rajasthan?
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Key Takeaways
- Tension escalates in Rajasthan due to multiple bomb threats.
- Authorities have evacuated threatened locations.
- No explosives have been found, indicating possible hoaxes.
- Security across public institutions has been tightened.
- Investigations are ongoing to trace the origins of the threats.
Jaipur, Dec 8 (NationPress) A wave of tension swept through Rajasthan on Monday as new bomb threats were sent via email to the Kota Collectorate, a well-known coaching center in Kota, and the Rajasthan High Court in Jaipur. These alerts prompted a swift reaction from police and security agencies, leading to extensive search operations at all significant sites.
Officials reported that the threat email directed to the Kota Collector’s official email warned: “The Kota Collectorate and Shikhar Coaching Centre in Jawahar Nagar will be destroyed with RDX explosives.”
In response to the alarming message, authorities quickly evacuated the facilities. Police teams, bomb detection and disposal units, canine squads, and Army personnel were dispatched to secure the affected areas and conduct comprehensive inspections.
Kota Collector Piyush Samaria confirmed that the threat email was received around 7:20 a.m. The message also claimed to be from an individual purportedly located in Kerala.
As of now, no explosives or suspicious materials have been discovered at any of the threatened sites, indicating a potential coordinated hoax intended to instill fear, according to officials.
Security measures have been heightened across government buildings and public facilities, with cyber teams working diligently to trace the emails' origins.
Authorities have advised the public to stay vigilant but not to panic as the investigation is ongoing.
This incident marks the fourth bomb threat in the state within just a week. Previously, on December 3, a threat was sent to the Jaipur Collectorate, followed by similar threats to the Ajmer Collectorate and Garib Nawaz Dargah on December 4, and to the Rajasthan High Court on December 5. Despite these multiple threats, no explosives have been found at any location, indicating a possible pattern of hoax threats aimed at creating alarm.
Officials from the Rajasthan Home Department noted that the emails are being sent through foreign VPN servers, many of which are located in countries that lack investigation treaties with India. This situation complicates efforts to trace the origins of the sender. Central agencies have been engaged to assist, and cyber specialists are analyzing digital footprints to identify the source.
Security has been enhanced across government facilities, and authorities have urged the public to remain watchful but calm. Just last Friday, the Rajasthan High Court received a bomb threat email, prompting increased security measures within the court complex and the suspension of all judicial activities.