Punjab and Haryana High Court receives bomb threat; work suspended
What's the story
The Punjab and Haryana High Court in Chandigarh was evacuated on Thursday after a bomb threat was received. The Quick Reaction Team (QRT), bomb disposal squad, and local police were called to the scene. They immediately started evacuating the building as a precautionary measure. Court officials were ordered to clear all courtrooms without delay.
Safety notice
High Court Bar Association issues alert to members
The High Court Bar Association (HCBA) also issued an alert to its members after the bomb threat. HCBA Secretary Gagandeep Jammu advised all members to "stay alert" and report any suspicious or unattended objects on the premises immediately. The Bar Association confirmed that court proceedings would resume after lunch at 2:00pm.
Finding
Email claimed IED had been planted
"An e-mail was sent to the registrar's office of the high court, claiming that an IED had been planted in the complex. On being informed, police launched a thorough search," Chandigarh Police SDPO (Central), Udaypal Singh, said. Senior officials confirmed that the email is being investigated, and cybersecurity professionals are seeking to determine its origins.
Twitter Post
All courtrooms thoroughly checked
Chandigarh: All courtrooms are being thoroughly checked after a bomb threat was reported at the Punjab and Haryana High Court. A large team of Chandigarh Police has reached the premises. The bomb disposal squad has also been deployed. Several courtrooms, including that of the… pic.twitter.com/IDBbszQMD8
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