Udupi District Court on Alert After Bomb Threat Email
By ETF Desk
A bomb threat email was received by the Udupi District Court, leading to an immediate security lockdown and an urgent police investigation. The threat prompted court staff to evacuate the premises and security teams to conduct a thorough sweep of all mail and incoming packages for any potential hazards.
This incident comes at a time when the judiciary in Udupi District is striving to maintain high safety standards following previous concerns over security. The court’s protocol includes real-time monitoring of electronic communications, and an established rapid-response team that was activated as soon as the threat was detected.
The temporary closure disrupted proceedings, delaying hearings and impacting both litigants and court employees. Authorities confirmed that no explosive device was discovered and no injuries occurred, but the court has retained heightened vigilance to prevent any future incidents. Source: Google News – Udupi.