Hoax Bomb Threats at Dharwad and Kolar District Courts in Karnataka
Hoax Bomb Threats at Karnataka District Courts

The Dharwad and Kolar district courts in Karnataka were subjected to hoax bomb threat calls on Friday, causing brief panic before authorities confirmed the threats were fake.

Police Confirm Hoax

The police have confirmed that the email was a hoax. Investigations revealed that the email, written in Kannada, was sent from Tamil Nadu. Authorities are working to trace the sender.

No Disruption to Court Proceedings

After a thorough search, no suspicious objects were found, and court proceedings continued as usual. The incident is being treated as a prank, but security has been heightened as a precaution.

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This is not the first such incident in the region, and police are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

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