- Purnia Civil Court received an email bomb threat, causing panic in the area.
- Police, bomb squad, and security agencies immediately conducted a full search.
- Entry restrictions and strict checking are now in place; cyber team is tracing the sender
On Monday, April 13, 2026,
Purnia Civil Court received its second bomb threat via email in just two months, triggering a massive security alert. The threat prompted immediate action from senior officials, including SP Sweety Sehrawat, who led a thorough search of the premises and surrounding areas.
Key Details of the Incident:
- Response & Search: Upon receiving the email at the court’s official ID, the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDDS) and dog squads were deployed to search every corner of the campus, including the main buildings, record rooms, and parking areas.
- Security Measures:
- The entire campus and a 500-metre radius were cordoned off by police forces.
- Entry for the general public and advocates was temporarily restricted, and metal detectors were mandated at all gates.
- Verification of identity cards has been strictly enforced for anyone entering the court.
- Outcome: As of current reports, no suspicious objects or explosives have been found, and the threat is largely suspected to be a hoax, similar to the one received on February 13, 2026.
- Legal & Investigative Action: The Cyber Cell is actively working to trace the sender’s IP address. This incident followed a wave of similar email threats sent to several other Bihar courts, including those in Kishanganj and Muzaffarpur, on the same day
The continuous nature of these threats has caused significant disruption to judicial work, particularly today as court proceedings were already partially halted due to a condolence meeting for a deceased advocate.
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