Gujarat High Court, CM's Office hit by bomb threat emails; security on high alert
Synopsis
In less than 24 hours, both the Gujarat High Court and the Chief Minister's Office in Gandhinagar received separate bomb threat emails on 6 November — the latest in a series that has targeted DGP headquarters, prisons, and temples since 3 November. No explosive has been found, but the pattern is raising serious questions about who is behind the coordinated threats.
Key Takeaways
The Gujarat CMO in Gandhinagar received a bomb threat email on 6 November 2026 , triggering a full security sweep of the New Secretariat .
The Gujarat High Court also received a separate bomb threat email on the same day, hours before the CMO threat.
A bomb disposal squad and dog squad conducted searches across the Secretariat complex; no suspicious object was found.
On 3 November , the DGP Office received a threat email targeting government offices, a temple, and jails; searches at Sabarmati Central Jail , Mehsana , and Patan also returned clear.
Investigators are examining the digital trail of the emails to identify the sender and establish motive.
The Gujarat Chief Minister's Office (CMO) in Gandhinagar received a bomb threat via email on Friday, 6 November 2026, triggering an extensive search operation at the state Secretariat and a sharp reinforcement of security arrangements across the premises. The threat arrived hours after the Gujarat High Court received a separate bomb threat email, putting security agencies across the state on heightened alert.
Immediate Response at the Secretariat
Upon receiving the threatening email, authorities swiftly deployed a bomb disposal squad and a dog squad to the New Secretariat complex. The teams conducted intensive checks across multiple blocks and locations within the complex, inspecting for suspicious objects or possible explosive devices.
Security personnel were stationed across the campus, with access checks and verification at all entry and exit points significantly tightened. The bomb squad prioritised the Chief Minister's Office and other sensitive areas of the Secretariat during the sweep. As of the latest reports, no suspicious material had been found on the premises.
Investigation Under Way
An investigation has been launched to trace the source of the threatening email and identify the sender. Investigators are reportedly examining the digital trail of the communication to establish its origin and ascertain the motive. Further details about the email's contents and the identity of the sender were not immediately available.
A Pattern of Threats Across Gujarat
This is not an isolated incident. The latest threats follow a similar scare on 3 November, when the office of the Director General of Police (DGP) in Gandhinagar received a threatening email claiming planned attacks on government offices, a temple, and jails across the state. That threat prompted security checks at multiple prisons, including Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad, as well as government establishments in Mehsana and Patan. No suspicious object was recovered during those searches either.
Notably, the repeated targeting of high-profile institutions — a constitutional court, the state's top administrative office, and police headquarters — within days of each other suggests a coordinated pattern that investigators are now working to unravel.
What Happens Next
Security agencies are expected to maintain heightened vigilance at sensitive government installations across Gujarat until the source of the threats is identified. Investigators will likely seek assistance from cyber forensics units to trace the digital footprints of the emails. The Gujarat Police has not yet ruled out any hypothesis regarding the motive or origin of the threats.
Point of View
The Gujarat High Court, and the Chief Minister's Office — and no explosive found in any search. That pattern points more toward a disruption campaign than a credible physical threat, yet each call must be treated as genuine until ruled out. What deserves scrutiny is the digital investigation: India has seen a surge in emailed bomb hoaxes targeting courts and government offices in recent months, often traced to VPN-masked senders or minors attempting notoriety. If Gujarat authorities cannot trace and prosecute the sender quickly, the threats will keep coming — and the security machinery will keep being diverted from real policing.
NationPress
6 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What bomb threats did Gujarat receive on 6 November 2026?
The Gujarat High Court and the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office in Gandhinagar both received separate bomb threat emails on 6 November 2026, prompting security agencies to deploy bomb disposal and dog squads for searches. No suspicious object was found at either location.
What action did authorities take after the bomb threat emails?
Bomb disposal and dog squad teams were rushed to the New Secretariat complex in Gandhinagar. Security personnel were deployed across the campus, entry and exit checks were tightened, and an investigation was launched to trace the digital origin of the emails.
Is this the first bomb threat Gujarat has received recently?
No. On 3 November 2026, the DGP Office in Gandhinagar received a threatening email claiming planned attacks on government offices, a temple, and jails. This prompted searches at Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad and establishments in Mehsana and Patan, all of which returned clear.
Have any suspects been identified in the Gujarat bomb threat emails?
As of 6 November 2026, no suspects have been publicly identified. Investigators are examining the digital trail of the emails, and further details about the sender's identity and motive were not immediately available.
Which Gujarat institutions have been targeted in this series of bomb threats?
The Gujarat DGP Office, the Gujarat High Court, and the Chief Minister's Office have all received bomb threat emails within days of each other. Threats also referenced government offices, a temple, and state jails, including Sabarmati Central Jail.
