Ludhiana: A fresh security scare gripped Ludhiana on Wednesday after the district court received an alarming email threatening a bomb explosion on its premises. The message also referred to possible attacks on schools, triggering concern among authorities and the public.
According to the information available, the email specified 2:11 pm as the time for an alleged explosion at the court. It separately mentioned 1:11 pm in connection with schools and included a warning urging parents to remain concerned about their children’s safety.
Taking the threat seriously, the authorities moved swiftly to clear the court building as a precaution. Police personnel were deployed, and an investigation was initiated to establish the source and credibility of the message.
The contents of the email reportedly included references to Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. It also mentioned the names of Khalistan National Army and Babbar Khalsa, besides listing several individuals.
The latest incident has added to concerns over a series of threatening emails received by government offices and educational institutions in Punjab over the past few days. Repeated warnings targeting public buildings have prompted security agencies to remain alert.
Investigating teams are now examining the email and its contents to identify the sender and determine whether the threat was intended to cause disruption or involved an actual security risk.
There has been no official confirmation of an explosive device being found. Authorities are continuing their investigation, while further information about the security checks and findings is awaited.
