Chandigarh has been gripped by fear once again as bomb threats have surfaced targeting the Punjab Secretariat and four prominent private schools in the city. Anonymous emails warned of explosions at the schools at 1 PM and the secretariat at 3:11 PM, prompting immediate action from authorities.
This is not an isolated incident. Just eight days earlier, on February 19, a similar threat was emailed to the Punjab Secretariat in Sector-9. Security was ramped up, with police conducting thorough searches involving bomb squads and sniffer dogs. No explosives were found, but the scare disrupted operations significantly.
On Thursday, the latest threats arrived via email, triggering a swift response. Fire brigades, bomb disposal teams, and canine units rushed to the secretariat. Heavy police deployment ensured public safety, and after exhaustive checks, the all-clear was given—no suspicious items detected.
This wave of threats is part of a disturbing national pattern. Schools, colleges, courts, and government buildings across India receive such menacing messages almost daily. In Noida, over a dozen schools got identical bomb emails on February 19, leading to evacuations and panic.
Bhopal’s university was thrown into chaos after a bomb threat email, forcing authorities to empty the premises and deploy security forces. Earlier this month, Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh and Jodhpur High Court bench faced similar warnings. Uttarakhand’s courts in Ramnagar and Nainital received emails claiming RDX bombs and IEDs were planted in judges’ chambers—claims debunked after intensive probes.
Experts worry these hoax threats, often traced to overseas IP addresses, aim to sow terror and strain resources. Law enforcement is working tirelessly to identify perpetrators, but the psychological toll on citizens remains high. As investigations continue, Chandigarh remains on high alert, underscoring the need for robust cyber vigilance in an increasingly digital age.