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After Mandi DC Office, Shimla Secretariat Receives Bomb Threat
Late-Night Email Targets Chief Secretary’s Office; No Explosives Found During Search
Shimla, April 17: Just a day after a bomb threat targeted the Mandi Deputy Commissioner’s office, a similar threat has now been received at the Himachal Pradesh Secretariat in Shimla. An anonymous email sent to the Chief Secretary’s office warned of a bomb blast scheduled for 1:30 AM, triggering an immediate security alert.
Bomb Squad Deployed, Secretariat Searched Overnight
As soon as the email was received, security personnel cordoned off the area, and the bomb disposal squad was called in. The team conducted an extensive search of the Secretariat complex throughout the night, but no explosive devices or suspicious materials were found. Despite the clean sweep, heightened security measures remain in place.
Chief Secretary Assures Public, Investigation Underway
Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena confirmed the incident and assured the public that there is no need to panic. “We are handling this with utmost seriousness. All necessary security arrangements have been made, and the process to trace the sender has been initiated,” he stated. He also mentioned that central agencies will be involved in the investigation for deeper cyber tracking.
Cyber & Police Teams on High Alert
A joint team of police officials and cyber experts has been deployed to trace the origin of the threatening email. Authorities suspect a possible connection between the threats received in Mandi and Shimla, although this is yet to be confirmed.
Key Updates:
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Bomb threat sent to Chief Secretary’s office via anonymous email
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Shimla Secretariat searched overnight by bomb squad
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No suspicious material found
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Cyber and police teams investigating the source
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Central agencies to assist in tracking sender
Background:
This is the second bomb threat in Himachal Pradesh within 24 hours, following a similar hoax at the Mandi DC office. In that case, the email was reportedly sent from an ID using the name of Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana. The back-to-back threats have raised security concerns across the state, prompting a statewide alert and increased vigilance.
