Bomb threat scare at five major temples triggers alert in Punjab
Bomb threat alert issued to five key temples in Punjab following a threatening email. Security heightened in the region.
A bomb threat email sent to five prominent temples in Punjab on Thursday prompted authorities to issue a security alert and step up vigilance across the state, PTI reported.
Officials said the email also warned of explosions at several government establishments. The threat message was received just two days before the anniversary of Operation Blue Star and reportedly included provocative references to the military operation carried out in June 1984 to remove militants from the Golden Temple.
Authorities have launched an investigation while tightening security at sensitive locations.
Here's what police said
In Jalandhar, police personnel carried out a check at Devi Talab Mandir, but no suspicious object or explosive material was found, police said.
While it appears to be a hoax threat intended to spread panic, no risk can be taken and security has been tightened, police said.
Cyber teams are probing the origin of the email, they said, adding that further investigation into the matter is underway, PTI reported.
The fresh scare comes close on the heels of similar threats to multiple places in Punjab and Haryana in the past few weeks, which were later proved to be hoax.
Thursday's bomb threat comes amid heightened security arrangements in view of the anniversary of Operation Blue Star.
(With inputs from PTI)