Security forces were placed on high alert after the Coimbatore District Combined Court Complex received a bomb threat via email on Tuesday morning, which later turned out to be a hoax.
Details of the Threat
The email, received at 11:55 a.m., was sent from a fake email address under the name "Nivetha Pethuraj Udhayanidhi." The sender claimed that 17 gelatine stick bombs had been planted on the premises and were scheduled to detonate by 1:10 p.m. The communication demanded the immediate evacuation of all judges, staff, and visitors from the court complex.
Police Response
Upon receiving the alert, the city police swung into immediate action, mobilizing emergency response units. The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), along with a K9 dog squad, was quickly deployed to the spot. Security personnel cordoned off the area and conducted thorough searches.
Search Results
No suspicious materials or explosives were found anywhere on the campus. The authorities declared the message a hoax, bringing relief to anxious staff members. Investigations are under way to trace the original IP address and locate the perpetrator behind the malicious email.
Author Background
Tysion Prabhu, a senior correspondent with The Times of India in Coimbatore, reported on this incident. As a crime reporter, he covers crime trends, defense, and railways. He holds a master’s degree in journalism from PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, and also writes on sports, with a background as a professional cricket player.
