Hoax Bomb Threats Cause Panic, Prompt Thorough Searches in Ambala and Kurukshetra
On Friday, bomb threat emails to Ambala's Deputy Commissioner's office and Kurukshetra's Mini Secretariat triggered intensive searches. Authorities confirmed these were hoaxes after finding nothing suspicious. Prompted by the threat, police and bomb squads inspected the premises thoroughly. Security measures have since been heightened as investigations continue.
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On Friday, the Ambala Deputy Commissioner's office and Kurukshetra's Mini Secretariat were embroiled in panic after bomb threat emails led to intensive law enforcement operations. The threats triggered prompt action, although officials found no explosives, confirming the alerts to be false alarms.
In Ambala, dramatic scenes unfolded as bomb and dog squads conducted comprehensive searches throughout the Deputy Commissioner's office and vehicles. The situation unfolded swiftly as DC Ajay Singh Tomar coordinated the search efforts, ensuring all potential threats were addressed. Eventually, the authorities determined the threat was a hoax.
Similarly in Kurukshetra, mini secretariat authorities received similar threats. Bomb squads and police teams engaged in thorough searches with no signs of danger detected. Superintendent of Police Nitish Aggarwal remarked that the origin of the email threat is currently under investigation, and security around key locations remains heightened.
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