It was a Tuesday that started like any other at the Dhanbad Civil Court, but it quickly turned into a scene of panic and high-intensity security checks. A chilling email, claiming that bombs had been planted within the court premises, sent the entire legal complex into a state of high alert.Here is what happened behind the scenes during those tense hours in Jharkhand’s coal capital.The Email that Froze the CourtThe drama began when the court administration received an anonymous email stating that explosives were hidden in the building and were timed to go off. In a place where hundreds of lawyers, litigants, and judges gather every day, the threat was taken with the utmost seriousness.Within minutes, the news spread like wildfire. Work came to a grinding halt as security personnel began moving people out of the courtrooms and corridors.A Fortress Under Siege: The Search OperationThe Dhanbad Police didn't take any chances. A heavy police force, accompanied by a specialized Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and dog units, swarmed the campus.The Evacuation: Hundreds of people were asked to leave the premises immediately, leading to chaotic scenes at the gates.The Sweep: Every nook and cranny—from the bar association rooms to the judicial chambers and even the parked vehicles—was meticulously scanned.The Lockdown: Entry to the court was restricted for several hours as the security teams carried out their "sanitization" process.Panic and RuckusAs expected, the threat created a massive "ruckus" (uproar). Lawyers were seen rushing out with their files, and litigants—some of whom had traveled from far-off villages for their hearings—were left stranded and scared. The atmosphere was thick with tension as rumors of "suspicious bags" started circulating, though many turned out to be false alarms.Digital Terrorism or a Prank?While the search did not immediately yield any explosives, the focus has now shifted to the "Cyber Cell." Investigating officers are tracing the IP address of the sender to determine the origin of the email. In recent months, several Indian institutions, including schools and airports, have faced similar "hoax" threats, but the police are treating this as a serious criminal act intended to disrupt the judicial process.Security Concerns Re-ignitedThis incident has once again brought the spotlight back to the security of lower courts in Jharkhand. Following past incidents of violence within court premises, lawyers are now demanding even stricter entry protocols and permanent high-tech surveillance to prevent such scares in the future.
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