Bhagalpur Collectorate Evacuated Following Bomb Threat Email Allegedly from ISI and LTTE
The Bhagalpur collectorate in Bihar was thrown into a state of high alert and chaos on Tuesday morning after District Magistrate Nawal Kishore Choudhary received a chilling bomb threat via email. The premises were immediately evacuated as a massive security operation involving police forces, bomb disposal squads, and sniffer dogs was launched to sweep the area for any potential explosives.
Threatening Email Details and Bizarre Demands
The threatening email was received by DM Choudhary at approximately 7:44 AM. The sender, who claimed to represent the notorious Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), stated that five powerful RDX bombs had been strategically planted near the District Magistrate's chamber. The message ominously warned that these bombs would be detonated remotely at 11:15 AM from a distance of up to 100 feet.
In addition to the bomb threat, the email contained several unusual and bizarre demands. These included renaming a specific road in Tamil Nadu and putting an immediate end to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservation policy in India. The inclusion of these demands has raised eyebrows among investigators.
Immediate Security Response and Evacuation
Upon receiving the threatening communication, DM Choudhary acted swiftly by alerting the state police headquarters and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pramod Kumar Yadav. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ajay Kumar Chaudhary promptly arrived at the collectorate with a substantial police force, accompanied by specialized bomb disposal teams and highly trained sniffer dogs.
As a critical precautionary measure, the entire collectorate campus was completely evacuated. All entry and exit points were sealed off to prevent unauthorized access. A thorough and comprehensive search operation commenced, utilizing advanced specialized equipment such as explosive detectors and the keen senses of the sniffer dogs to scan every corner of the premises.
No Explosives Found, Cyber Investigation Launched
After an exhaustive search, DSP Chaudhary confirmed that no suspicious objects or explosives were discovered anywhere on the collectorate grounds. "Security remains heightened, with continuous monitoring of the movement of people in and around the area," Chaudhary stated, emphasizing that vigilance would be maintained despite the initial findings.
Following the incident, the Bhagalpur cybercell has launched a detailed investigation to trace the email's IP address and identify the sender. Authorities strongly suspect that this threat may be a hoax, consistent with recent patterns of similar false alarms in the region. This marks the third such incident in Bhagalpur in recent weeks, with previous threats issued to the Bhagalpur civil court on January 28 and February 8.
Context and Regional Pattern of Threats
This bomb scare is part of a concerning trend in Bhagalpur, where public institutions have been targeted by anonymous threat emails. The recurrence of such incidents within a short timeframe has prompted law enforcement agencies to enhance their cyber surveillance and threat assessment protocols. The involvement of claimed international terrorist organizations like LTTE and ISI in the email, despite no evidence of their actual participation, adds a layer of complexity to the investigation.
Security experts and local authorities are urging the public to remain calm but vigilant, while also appealing for any information that could assist in apprehending those responsible for these disruptive and alarming threats.
