Haridwar's iconic Har Ki Pauri ghat, a revered site for Hindu pilgrims, was thrown into panic on Tuesday after a bomb threat was reported. The caller, later identified as a local resident, was swiftly arrested by the police. Authorities conducted a thorough search of the area using sniffer dogs and bomb disposal squads, but no suspicious object was found. The threat, which came via a phone call to the local police station, led to the immediate evacuation of devotees and visitors from the ghat. Senior police officials confirmed that the situation is under control and that the accused is being interrogated to ascertain the motive behind the hoax call. The incident highlights the heightened security measures in place at sensitive locations across the country. Local residents and pilgrims expressed relief after the all-clear was given, but many demanded stricter action against those making such threats. The police have warned that hoax calls will be dealt with severely under the law.
