The Bihar Legislative Assembly faced a bomb threat before the Rajya Sabha elections, as an email warned of plans to detonate the premises. Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar swiftly responded by convening a meeting with senior officials to address the situation. Security measures were immediately heightened, with additional police deployed and thorough checks conducted on all vehicles entering the complex.
Central Superintendent of Police Diksha confirmed the receipt of the threatening email and assured prompt action by the authorities. In response to the threat, security has been significantly increased in and around the Assembly premises. A bomb squad and a dog squad were called in for a detailed inspection, while cybersecurity officials are working to trace the email’s origin and identify the sender.
Instances of threatening emails targeting government institutions in Bihar have occurred in the past, including at the Patna Civil Court and district courts in various regions. Despite previous threats turning out to be hoaxes, the incidents have instilled fear among judicial officers, lawyers, and the public. With the Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for March 16, the timing of this threat has raised serious concerns among authorities.
