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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Email threat to blow up office of DG, family welfare, sends cops into tizzy
Lucknow: An email threatening to blow up the office of the directorate general of family welfare in Wazirganj sent the police into a tizzy on Monday. While police and sleuths of anti-terrorist squad (ATS) and bomb detection and disposal squad (BDDS) remained on alert for hours, nothing suspicious was found during the search of the entire building, a spokesman said, adding that work at the office resumed after a clearance signal by security agencies. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The department received an email which read, "Four RDX-based bombs will explode in the building at 1.13pm. Pakistan Zindabad." Director general Sushma Singh informed the police immediately. The employees were informed about threat mail after which the staff vacated the building. Police and ATS teams, along with bomb squad, started searching the entire premises with bomb detectors and sniffers. No explosive material was found during the search. Police suspect that the threat mail could be the handiwork of disgruntled elements. ACP, Chowk, Raj Kumar Singh said, "No bomb or explosive material has been found. Cyber cell is looking into the origin of the mail. Security has been tightened in and around the office." The employees were asked if they received any suspicious parcel, they should hand it over to the police. "The threat mail was received at 4.18am on Monday in which a reference was made about Tamil Nadu politics, an MP's alleged nexus with ISI and the Chinese intelligence agency, a helicopter crash, and incidents like Pahalgam in Kashmir. 'Madras Tigers' was written at the end of the message," a police officer said.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Panic over hoax bomb threat at DG women welfare office in Lucknow
An e mail allegedly threatening to blow up the office of directorate general of women and family welfare located in Lucknow's Wazirganj area sent police into a tizzy as police, anti-terrorism squad (ATS) and bomb detection and disposal squad (BDDS) teams remained on toes for hours on Monday. 'No suspicious object was found during the search of the entire building,' a spokesperson for the directorate general of women and family welfare said, adding that the work at the office resumed after a clearance signal by security agencies. As per reports, the department received a threatening mail which read 4 RDX-based bombs will explode in the building soon and 'Pakistan Zindabad'. The DG informed the police about the mail immediately. Later, the employees were informed about this and were appealed not to panic. Despite this, there was chaos as staff began deserting the building and the office was nearly vacant in a while. In a short while, police, ATS and bomb squad teams arrived and started searching the entire premises. No explosive material has been found during the search. Police suspect the incident to be a mischief of some disgruntled elements. During the search operation, no one was allowed entry to the premises. The employees remained at a safe distance away from the building. The policemen kept talking to the employees, convincing them that they were safe. ACP, Chowk, Raj Kumar Singh said the office was evacuated for security reasons. 'No bomb or explosive material has been found. Investigation is being done as to from where and who sent the email. Cyber cell officers are investigating the matter. Security has been increased in the office and surrounding areas. The police are fully alert,' he added. During the investigation, the employees of the department were asked to inform police immediately if they have received any suspicious parcel in the last 24 hours. A police officer said the email starts with 'Pak Zindabad'. He said the email was received on the official email of the directorate general of women and family welfare at 4:18 am on Monday. 'It was also mentioned in the mail that 4 RDX-based bombs are planted in the office. They will be activated on Monday afternoon at 1:13 pm,' he added. In the mail, a reference was made about Tamil Nadu politics, an MPs' alleged nexus with ISI and Chinese intelligence agency, a helicopter crash and incidents like Pahalgam terror attack. 'Madras Tigers' was written at the end of the message, the cop said.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ambala DC office receives hoax bomb threat
Panic gripped the Ambala deputy commissioner (DC) office on Wednesday after an e-mail regarding a bomb at the premises was received on the official ID of the DC. Security agencies were immediately alerted. After a search, the threat turned out to be a hoax. DC Ajay Tomar said that the mail was received on the official ID early morning that RDX-based IED has been placed at the premises but prima facie it appeared to be a hoax. 'Police teams, along with bomb disposal squad and other teams started a search operation before office was opened for employees. After a go-ahead by the police, it was proved to be a mere rumour. Police are investigating the source of the mail and will ensure strict action,' he said. Earlier, similar threat mails were received at Fatehabad and Faridabad, but were also found to be hoax.
New Indian Express
29-04-2025
- New Indian Express
Email claims RDX-based explosive planted at Kochi airport, declared hoax
KOCHI: Kochi airport received a The email, which read, 'RDX-based explosive device has been clandestinely planted at the CIAL! Evacuate all by 2 pm!' was sent from the ID achimullu_ahmed_shankar@ and received by the public relations officer (PRO) of the Cochin Airport International Ltd (CIAL) around 7.53am. Within an hour, the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) of the CIAL convened to evaluate the nature of the threat. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) anti-sabotage unit thoroughly checked every nook and corner of the airport terminals, with the police bomb squad also joining in. Simultaneously, alerts were issued to airline operators who began inspecting parked aircraft. Around 9am, the threat was confirmed to be a hoax. The police have registered a case and launched an investigation based on a complaint by the CIAL. The police cyber wing is already probing a series of similar hoax emails received by various government and private establishments in recent days.
United News of India
28-04-2025
- United News of India
Kerala: Cochin Airport receives hoax bomb threat
Kochi, Apr 28 (UNI) The Cochin International Airport on Monday received an alleged bomb threat claiming that an RDX-based explosive had been clandestinely planted at the airport but after a thorough search, it was proved to be a hoax. "A bomb threat message received to pro@ claimed that an 'RDX-based explosive device has been clandestinely planted at the CIAL! Evacuate All by 2 pm,' at 07.53 am from achimuthu_ahmed_shankar@ the airport sources said quoting the email. Later, a meeting of the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was convened at 8.55 am to assess the situation. The BTAC instructed the CISF and the State Police to conduct anti-sabotage checks at all terminals. It was also decided to enhance the Secondary Ladder Point Check (SLPC) for all southern flights. The CIAL has also filed a complaint to state police on this matter and has informed all the concerned stakeholders. The BTAC concluded at 9.06 am that the threat was non-specific. UNI DS SS
