Hyderabad, December 18: Posted 3:25 PM IST
A bomb threat email sent by an unidentified person triggered a major security alert at the Nampally Criminal Court on Thursday afternoon. The email claimed an explosion would take place at 2 pm, prompting immediate action by police and security agencies.
As soon as officials received the alert, police teams rushed to the court premises. Security personnel sealed the area and activated emergency protocols to protect lawyers, court staff, and the public.
Authorities deployed the bomb disposal squad to conduct a thorough inspection of the court complex and surrounding areas. Police evacuated advocates, employees, and visitors as a precaution. Officials cleared the entire premises and tightened security across the zone.
The sudden alert caused panic among lawyers and court staff, many of whom were present for regular hearings. Bomb squad teams checked every corner of the building for suspicious objects. Sniffer dogs assisted the search operation.
Police confirmed that no explosive material or suspicious object was found during the inspection. Officials later eased restrictions after completing the security sweep.
Meanwhile, police launched an investigation to trace the source of the threat email. Cybercrime experts joined the probe to identify the sender and track the digital trail. Officers stated that strict action would follow once the sender is identified.
This incident comes amid a series of recent bomb threat emails and calls targeting sensitive locations, including the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad. Police have treated these threats as serious security concerns and intensified monitoring.
Officials said security arrangements at courts, airports, and other key locations remain on high alert as preventive measures continue. It may be recalled that for one month unknown persons have been sending threatening emails at the Airport which has caused the daily operations
Mohammed Naseer Giyas is a multi-media and bilingual journalist with over 20 years of experience across print, digital, and television media. Founder of Raftaar-e-Deccan, he is an alumnus of IVLP, Thomson Reuters Foundation, and ICFJ, and has worked with leading English and Urdu news organisations.
