Bomb Threat Hoax Sends Alarm Bells in Bihar Assembly
The Bihar Assembly received a bomb threat via email, which was later confirmed to be a hoax. Prompt action was taken with the deployment of the Anti-Terrorism Squad and sniffer dogs, but no suspicious items were found. This incident occurred ahead of the Rajya Sabha polls scheduled for March 16.
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The Bihar Assembly was at the center of a security alert on Friday morning following a bomb threat email, later identified as a hoax, according to officials.
Received at 11:11 am, the threat prompted Secretary in-charge Khyati Singh to alert Speaker Prem Kumar, who subsequently convened a meeting with senior assembly secretariat officials.
In swift response, Anti-Terrorism Squad and sniffer dogs were deployed by the administration, and a thorough search was conducted. Fortunately, no explosive or suspicious material was discovered on the premises. This incident unfolded as the state prepares for the Rajya Sabha polls on March 16.