The district collectorate in Coimbatore was once again thrown into a state of high alert on Monday morning after receiving a bomb threat via email. This incident marks the sixteenth such threat the administrative headquarters has received in recent months, highlighting a worrying pattern of hoaxes.
Details of the Latest Threat Email
The threatening email, received on Monday morning, contained a specific and alarming message. The sender claimed that five RDX IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) had been placed on the premises of the Coimbatore collectorate. The message concluded with a chilling instruction to "Evacuate innocent persons." Upon receiving the communication, the district administration immediately alerted the city police authorities to initiate a swift response.
Swift Police Response and Intensive Search
Reacting promptly to the potential danger, the Coimbatore police mobilized specialized teams to the site. The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and the K9 dog squad were deployed to conduct a thorough and intensive search of the entire collectorate compound. The highly trained personnel and sniffer dogs meticulously combed through the area, leaving no stone unturned in their quest to locate any suspicious materials or devices.
Threat Declared a Hoax
After a comprehensive search operation, the security teams found nothing suspicious or dangerous on the premises. With no evidence to substantiate the claims made in the email, the authorities officially declared the bomb threat to be a fake alert. This conclusion, while providing immediate relief, underscores the recurring nature of such disruptive hoaxes targeting a critical government institution in Coimbatore.
The repeated threats not only drain valuable police resources and cause public alarm but also disrupt the normal functioning of the district administration. Investigations are likely underway to trace the origin of this and the previous fifteen threatening emails, as authorities seek to identify and apprehend those responsible for perpetuating these security scares.
