Bomb threat emails sent to several courts across Gujarat on Tuesday caused panic and forced authorities to take immediate action. Officials evacuated court premises, suspended hearings, and launched security checks across affected locations.

Threat Emails Sent to Multiple Courts

Officials said unknown senders emailed bomb threats to the official accounts of several courts. These included the Ahmedabad City Civil and Sessions Court, the Gujarat High Court, and district courts in Surat, Rajkot, and Bharuch.

The emails warned of possible blasts using RDX, prompting swift responses from law enforcement agencies.

Ahmedabad Courts and High Court on Alert

City Civil and Sessions Court Evacuated

Authorities suspended proceedings at the Ahmedabad City Civil and Sessions Court after receiving the threat email. Police evacuated the entire court complex as a precaution.

Bomb disposal squads, dog squads, and local police teams searched the premises thoroughly.

Gujarat High Court Security Tightened

The Gujarat High Court also received a similar email. Police teams inspected the campus following standard safety procedures.

Officials said the court has received hoax threats earlier. However, authorities treat every alert as serious.

District Courts Face Similar Threats

Surat District Court

Police evacuated the Surat District Court after receiving a threat email. Security teams carried out a detailed search under heavy police presence.

Rajkot Court

In Rajkot, court officials alerted the police control room after receiving a bomb threat. Authorities deployed bomb squads, dog squads, SOG teams, and local police. Officials cleared the court complex for safety.

Bharuch Court

The Bharuch court complex also received a threat email. Police evacuated the area and conducted intensive checks.

Earlier Threat to Ahmedabad Rural Court

On Monday, officials reported a similar threat at the Ahmedabad Rural Court, raising concerns about a coordinated attempt to spread fear.

Police Intensify Security Across Gujarat

Police officials confirmed that teams found no suspicious objects at any location. Authorities have increased security at all court complexes across the state.

Cybercrime teams are tracing the origin of the emails. Investigators are checking whether a single source sent the threats.

A senior police officer said the threats aimed to disrupt court operations and create panic. Police continue the investigation.