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Bomb Threat Emails Trigger Security Alert Across Gujarat
Several places in Gujarat received emails warning about bombs.
The targets included the state Assembly, a court and three schools.
Police and bomb teams quickly searched the buildings.
The Assembly was checked before its proceedings began.
The court was emptied so everyone could remain safe.
At Zydus School, morning students were sent home and parents collected them.
No suspicious object was found at the Assembly or Zydus School.
Officials are checking where the emails came from and whether the threats were connected.
Threatening emails targeted the Gujarat Assembly, Gandhinagar court and three Ahmedabad schools.
The emails reportedly included the message “Gujarat will speak Khalistan Zindabaal.”
Police and bomb squads searched the locations; no suspicious object was found at the Assembly or Zydus School.
The Gandhinagar court was evacuated, while Zydus School students were sent home as a precaution.
Police are investigating whether the threats originated overseas and were part of a coordinated attempt to cause panic.
- Who
- The Gujarat Assembly, Gandhinagar District and Sessions Court, and three Ahmedabad schools were targeted; police, bomb squads and other security teams responded.
- What
- Threatening emails warned of bomb attacks and prompted evacuations and security searches.
- Where
- The targets were in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- When
- The threats were reported on Thursday, with the Assembly email received at about 8 a.m.
- Why
- Authorities acted to protect people and are investigating whether the emails were part of a coordinated attempt to create panic.
Key facts
- Threat message
- “Gujarat will speak Khalistan Zindabaal”
- Assembly threat
- Received at around 8 a.m.; proceedings began as scheduled after checks.
- Court response
- The Gandhinagar District and Sessions Court was evacuated as a precaution.
- School targets
- Zydus School in Vejalpur, Delhi Public School in Bopal and Udgam School in Thaltej.
- Search results
- No suspicious object was found at the Gujarat Assembly or Zydus School.
- Investigation
- Police are examining the emails’ source and whether the threats were coordinated.
- School guidance
- Ahmedabad schools were told to monitor emails, notify police and evacuate children safely if necessary.
Quotes
Rohit Chaudhary
Ahmedabad District Education Officer
“All schools have been asked to check their emails regarding any such threat. If a school receives a threatening email, it must immediately inform the police”
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“An email was received at around 8 am regarding a threat to blow up the Gujarat Assembly”
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