Security was heightened at the Himachal Pradesh High Court in Shimla on Thursday morning after the premises received a bomb threat through an anonymous email. This alarming incident triggered immediate and extensive security protocols, though no explosive materials were ultimately discovered.
Immediate Response and Evacuation
Upon receiving the threatening communication, the high court administration swiftly alerted senior police officials. A coordinated response was launched, with police teams, a bomb disposal squad, and a dog squad rushing to the court complex. As a precautionary measure, the premises were evacuated to ensure the safety of all judges, staff, and visitors. The entire campus was subjected to a meticulous and thorough search operation by the security teams.
No Explosives Found, Investigation Launched
After hours of careful scrutiny, the search teams confirmed that no suspicious or explosive substances were found on the court grounds. Shimla Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi addressed the media, stating that all necessary and precautionary security measures had been effectively implemented to handle the situation. With the immediate threat cleared, the police have now initiated a formal investigation to trace the origin of the anonymous email and identify the individual or group responsible for the hoax.
A Recurring Security Challenge
This is not an isolated event for the Himachal Pradesh High Court. The institution has been targeted with similar bomb threats on multiple occasions in the past, highlighting an ongoing challenge for law enforcement and court security. Each such incident necessitates a massive deployment of resources and causes significant disruption to the judicial process. The repeated threats underscore the need for robust cyber-investigation capabilities to deter and apprehend those who attempt to create panic through such anonymous acts.
