An email threat claiming that cyanide bombs would be detonated in the Kodagu district court premises at 2 pm prompted a security response on Tuesday morning. Police confirmed after a thorough search that the threat was a hoax.
Threat Received via Official Court Email
According to police, the email was sent to the official account of the Principal District and Sessions Judge at around 8.30 am. The message warned that multiple cyanide bombs had been placed in the court complex and would explode at 2 pm. Court staff immediately alerted local authorities.
Police and bomb disposal squads arrived at the scene and conducted a detailed sweep of the premises. No suspicious devices or materials were found, leading officials to classify the threat as a hoax.
Investigation Underway
Authorities have launched an investigation to trace the origin of the email. Police said they are working with cybercrime units to identify the sender. No arrests have been made yet.
The court resumed normal operations after the search was completed. Officials advised the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
