A series of threatening emails targeting key government offices and court complexes in Jharkhand has caused alarm throughout the state. Security measures have been heightened in Ranchi, Dhanbad, and Sahibganj in response to the threats. The emails warned of potential explosions at the Ranchi Collectorate, as well as the Dhanbad and Sahibganj Civil Courts, prompting a statewide alert.
In Ranchi, a threat received via the Deputy Commissioner’s official email led to an extensive search operation at the Collectorate by the bomb disposal squad, lasting several hours. Similar incidents occurred in Dhanbad and Sahibganj, where court proceedings were disrupted due to the panic. In Sahibganj, police teams, led by SP Amit Kumar Singh, evacuated the Rajmahal and Sahibganj court complexes, conducting thorough searches with dog squads.
This recent threat to the Dhanbad Civil Court is the second within a fortnight, causing heightened anxiety among lawyers and litigants. Previous threats on March 10 mentioned “cyanide bombs” targeting the Ranchi Civil Court, while another on February 28 referred to “RDX” explosives. Similar threatening emails have also been reported from the Bokaro Civil Court and a Passport Seva Kendra.
Preliminary investigations by Ranchi police suggest a potential inter-state connection to the threatening emails, with suspicions that they originated from Tamil Nadu, allegedly involving a person named Uday Reddy. The accused is believed to have grievances related to a legal dispute and is reportedly targeting judicial and administrative institutions. Authorities are investigating whether the individual acted alone or as part of a larger network.
A specialized Jharkhand Police team is set to travel to Tamil Nadu to apprehend the suspect. Meanwhile, security measures have been reinforced at sensitive installations across Jharkhand, with additional forces deployed and metal detectors installed as a precautionary measure.
