Security agencies in Rajasthan were pushed into a frenzy on Thursday, March 5, 2026, after a chilling email threatened to blow up the Nagaur District Court and the Merta District Court. The email, which claimed that 14 "cyanide bombs" had been planted across the premises using drones, triggered an immediate evacuation and a massive search operation.This incident follows a series of hoax bomb threats received by the Rajasthan High Court and various educational institutions in Jaipur over the past few weeks.The Threat: 14 "Cyanide Bombs" and a 2 PM DeadlineThe threatening email was received by the court administration early Thursday morning. Its contents were unusually specific, causing widespread panic among the legal fraternity and the public:The Claim: The sender alleged that 14 cyanide bombs were strategically placed within the court complexes.The Method: The email claimed that drones were used to drop these explosives onto the premises to bypass ground security.The Deadline: A strict warning was given that the blasts would occur at 2:00 PM IST.Emergency Evacuation and Search OperationUpon receiving the alert, Kotwali Police Station Officer Vedpal Shivran and senior officials rushed to the Nagaur court.Clearing the Premises: By 11:00 AM, the entire court building, including the bar room, record rooms, and parking areas, was completely evacuated.Specialist Teams: The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and Dog Squads were deployed to scan every corner of the judicial complex.Merta Court Security: A parallel security sweep was conducted at the Merta District Court to ensure no suspicious objects were hidden in its vicinity.Judicial Work SuspendedThe threat severely disrupted the legal proceedings for the day.Bar Association Decision: Nagaur Bar Association President Dr. Pawan Shrimali announced that lawyers would collectively abstain from work as a safety precaution.Hearings Adjourned: All scheduled hearings and witness testimonies were postponed, and litigants were advised to leave the area immediately.No Explosives Found: A High-Stakes Hoax?After a thorough several-hour investigation, the police confirmed that no explosives or suspicious items were found. However, authorities are not taking the matter lightly given the recent surge in "email terrorism" targeting high-profile institutions in the state.Cyber Cell Investigation: The Cyber Cell is currently tracking the IP address of the sender. Preliminary leads suggest the email might have been routed through a VPN to mask the origin.
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