Judicial proceedings at the Mysuru District Court came to an abrupt halt on Wednesday after authorities received a chilling bomb threat. The alarming message, delivered via email, prompted immediate evacuation and a large-scale security response, sending ripples of concern through the legal community and the public.
Immediate Evacuation and Security Response
The threat was communicated through an email received by the court administration on the morning of May 22. Acting swiftly on the potential danger, court officials and police authorities coordinated a complete evacuation of the premises. Lawyers, litigants, court staff, and judges were all directed to move to safety as a precautionary measure.
Following the evacuation, a thorough search operation was launched. Teams from the Mysuru city police, along with bomb detection and disposal squads, meticulously combed through the court complex. The search, which lasted for several hours, focused on identifying any suspicious objects or packages that could pose a threat. The area was cordoned off, and heightened security was visible around the court vicinity.
No Explosives Found, Proceedings Disrupted
After an exhaustive search, the police confirmed that no explosive device or suspicious material was found on the court premises. The threat was declared a hoax, but not before causing significant disruption to the day's legal activities. All court hearings, case proceedings, and administrative work were suspended for the day, affecting numerous scheduled cases.
The incident caused considerable anxiety and inconvenience for hundreds of people who had arrived at the court for their daily work. Lawyers were unable to attend to their cases, and litigants faced delays in their legal matters. The normal functioning of one of Karnataka's prominent district courts was brought to a standstill.
Investigation Launched into Threat Origin
With the immediate threat cleared, the focus has now shifted to investigation. The Mysuru Police have registered a case and are actively working to trace the origin of the threatening email. Cybercrime specialists are examining the digital trail of the email to identify the sender. Preliminary reports suggest the email was sent from an anonymous account, complicating the investigation.
Authorities are treating the incident with utmost seriousness, as bomb threats, even if hoaxes, are a criminal offence that consumes critical security resources and spreads public fear. The police have assured that all necessary steps are being taken to apprehend those responsible for creating the panic.
This incident in Mysuru is part of a worrying trend of similar bomb threats being sent to public institutions across the country. It underscores the need for robust cyber vigilance and protocols to handle such threats efficiently while minimizing public disruption. Security at the Mysuru District Court and other sensitive installations in the city is expected to remain intensified in the coming days.
