Bhubaneswar: The Twin City Commissionerate Police and Crime Branch (CB) will jointly probe the bomb threats at district-level courts in Sambalpur, Cuttack, and Deogarh, said Commissioner of Police Dr. S. Devdatta Singh on Thursday.
Earlier, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep concern over the matter and to address the situation, he held discussions with the Chief Secretary, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department, and the Director General of Police. He directed senior officials to investigate the matter thoroughly and identify the culprits involved.
Moreover, Majhi instructed authorities to deploy senior officers to the affected locations and maintain strict surveillance. He emphasised that protecting the lives and property of citizens remains the government’s top priority and warned that no complacency can be tolerated in matters of public safety.
In addition, the Chief Minister stressed the need to collect detailed information from the ground and uncover the motive behind such threats. He described the incident as extremely serious and urged officials to act swiftly to restore confidence among the public.
The threatening emails arrived on Thursday morning and spread panic among court staff, lawyers, and litigants. The messages explicitly mentioned plans to blow up the courts, creating an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty.
Police and anti-bomb squads rushed to the court premises immediately after the threats surfaced. They secured the areas, launched intensive searches, and examined suspicious spots both inside and outside the complexes.
Consequently, police forces surrounded the court complexes. Bomb disposal and dog squads combed the premises for suspicious objects. Crowds of vehicles and people gathered outside, adding to the tension.
At the same time, the cyber cell began tracing the origin of the emails. Officers examined the IP address and other technical details to determine whether mischief-makers sent the threats or whether they form part of a larger conspiracy.
In addition, the Director General of Police directed officers to deploy additional forces and strengthen security. Officials noted that similar threats in the past often turned out to be hoaxes, but the latest incident prompted stricter vigilance.
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