A wave of panic gripped the Rajasthan capital on Monday after the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) received a chilling bomb threat via email. The threat, which specifically warned of a high-intensity blast scheduled for 1:00 PM, sent security agencies into a frenzy and forced an immediate evacuation of one of the state's most high-profile buildings.The Threat: RDX and a Three-Hour UltimatumThe threatening email was received by the Assembly Secretariat at approximately 11:10 AM. According to police sources, the sender claimed that the building had been rigged with RDX and cyanide-based explosives and would be blown up within three hours. The specific mention of a 1 PM deadline triggered an emergency response, with the Speaker, staff, and several MLAs being moved to safety immediately.Massive Search Operation LaunchedFollowing the "Standard Operating Procedure" (SOP) for high-level threats, the Jaipur Police Commissionerate deployed multiple teams to the site.Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS): Experts meticulously scanned every floor, the assembly hall, and the surrounding gardens.Dog Squads: Specially trained sniffer dogs were used to detect any traces of explosive material.Evacuation: The entire premises were cordoned off, and entry for visitors and non-essential staff was strictly prohibited during the two-and-a-half-hour search.High Court and Sessions Court Also TargetedThe tension was not limited to the Vidhan Sabha. Similar threatening emails were sent to the official IDs of the Rajasthan High Court (Jaipur Bench) and the Jaipur Sessions Court. Security agencies believe these synchronized threats were part of a coordinated effort to create widespread chaos in the city's administrative and judicial hubs. After a thorough inspection of all three locations, security officials declared the threats as hoaxes, as no suspicious objects were recovered.Political Fallout: Opposition Slams GovernmentThe incident has quickly turned into a political flashpoint. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully, who were reportedly turned away from the assembly during the search, expressed grave concern over the state's security. Gehlot questioned the government's inability to track the perpetrators, noting that this is not the first time such threats have been issued to high-profile buildings and the High Court in recent months.Police Investigation and Cyber Cell TrackingThe Jaipur Police Cyber Cell has registered a case and is currently working to trace the IP address of the sender. Preliminary investigations suggest the use of encrypted email services to hide the location. Security across Jaipur has been beefed up, and vigil has been increased at public transport hubs and government offices to prevent any further security lapses.
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