Proceedings at the Gandhinagar Sessions Court were halted on Tuesday due to a threatening email received, causing an evacuation and security measures. The email, sent to the court’s official account before the day’s work began, led to the evacuation of judges, lawyers, litigants, and staff as a precaution. Security checks were conducted in an orderly manner, with police, Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, and dog squad teams present.
Court authorities took immediate action upon receiving the email, alerting senior officials and initiating the evacuation process. Entry and exit points were sealed, and a thorough search of courtrooms, chambers, corridors, and parking areas was conducted. Inspector Bharat Goyal mentioned that the email touched on Khalistan propaganda and alleged injustices towards police officials in Tamil Nadu. Investigations are ongoing to trace the email’s origin and IP address.
Cybercrime teams are actively working to identify the individuals behind the threatening email. Security was heightened around the Gandhinagar court complex, with additional personnel deployed for safety. The incident follows a similar pattern to bomb threat emails received by schools in Ahmedabad and Vadodara, where thorough searches yielded no suspicious items. Investigations are ongoing in those cases to determine the email sources.
