Bomb threat to Sambalpur court, security beefed up

The Sambalpur court complex was placed on high alert on Thursday after it received a bomb threat through an email, triggering swift action by security agencies.

Sources said the email threatened to blow up the court premises, prompting the police to immediately activate security protocols. 
Following the threat, police personnel along with an anti-bomb squad were deployed inside and around the court complex.

A thorough search operation was carried out across the premises to rule out any explosive threat. Entry and movement within the court campus were closely monitored as a precautionary measure.

No explosive material had been detected till the filing of this report. Police have launched an investigation to trace the source of the email and assess the credibility of the threat.

Earlier in the day, Cuttack and Deogarh district courts also received similar bomb treats over emails.

Public Advised Not To Panic

"An anonymous e-mail containing a threat to damage court premises has been received at several courts. The police have taken cognizance of the matter and initiated a thorough investigation. As a precautionary measure, police checking and enhanced security arrangements have been put in place at all concerned locations. The situation is under close monitoring," the DGP office said in a press note.

"The public is advised not to panic and to cooperate with the police in maintaining security and assisting the investigation," it read further.

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CM Orders Probe

Soon after the incident, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi spoke to DGP YB Khurania, Chief Secretary Anu Garg and other senior officials before ordering an investigation into the matter.