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Bomb Disposal Squad Safely Defuses Live Rocket Shell in Kishtwar

Bomb Disposal Squad Safely Defuses Live Rocket Shell in Kishtwar

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Police in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir safely defused a live rocket shell found in a mountainous area.

Pro-Khalistan Group Issues Bomb Threat To Gurugram Civic Body

Pro-Khalistan Group Issues Bomb Threat To Gurugram Civic Body

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The Gurugram municipal corporation headquarters and the mayor's office received a bomb threat via email, allegedly from a pro-Khalistan group. Police and security agencies evacuated the premises and are conducting a search for explosives. The threat comes ahead of the Operation Blue Star anniversary.

Pro-Khalistan Group Issues Bomb Threat To Gurugram Civic Body

Pro-Khalistan Group Issues Bomb Threat To Gurugram Civic Body

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The Gurugram municipal corporation headquarters and the mayor's office received a bomb threat via email, allegedly from a pro-Khalistan group. Police and security agencies evacuated the premises and are conducting a search for explosives. The threat comes ahead of the Operation Blue Star anniversary.

Delhi Metro Station Security Scare After Bomb Threat

Delhi Metro Station Security Scare After Bomb Threat

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A bomb threat call at the Rohini Sector 18 metro station in Delhi caused a security scare, but a thorough search found nothing suspicious. Police detained a person suspected of making the hoax call, who appears to be mentally unsound.

Delhi Police Investigate Hoax Bomb Threat Email To MCD Mayor

Delhi Police Investigate Hoax Bomb Threat Email To MCD Mayor

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Delhi Police launched an investigation and conducted extensive anti-sabotage checks after the Municipal Corporation of Delhi Mayor's official email ID received a message threatening blasts in the national capital. No suspicious objects were found, and the premises were declared safe, with authorities believing it to be a hoax.

Hoax Bomb Threat Disrupts Court Proceedings in Sriganganagar

Hoax Bomb Threat Disrupts Court Proceedings in Sriganganagar

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A bomb threat at the district and sessions court complex in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, caused panic and evacuation before being declared a hoax.

Steel Bombs Found In Kerala's Kannur District

Steel Bombs Found In Kerala's Kannur District

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Police in Kannur, Kerala, recovered two steel bombs and a country-made explosive from an isolated plot of land. The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad defused the explosives, and police have intensified surveillance in the politically sensitive area ahead of the Kerala Assembly election results.

Delhi Assembly Receives Bomb Threat Email, Security Increased

Delhi Assembly Receives Bomb Threat Email, Security Increased

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A bomb threat email sent to the Delhi Legislative Assembly prompted a large-scale security operation across key government buildings and public areas.

Bomb Scare at Delhi University: Ramjas and Miranda House Searched After Threat Emails

Bomb Scare at Delhi University: Ramjas and Miranda House Searched After Threat Emails

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Ramjas and Miranda House colleges at Delhi University received bomb threat emails, prompting a search by multiple agencies. No suspicious objects were found.

Gurugram School Receives Hoax Bomb Threat; Police Investigate

Gurugram School Receives Hoax Bomb Threat; Police Investigate

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Gurugram Police launched a security check after a private school received a hoax bomb threat via email. No suspicious items were found during the inspection, and police are investigating the source of the email.

Pune PMC Headquarters Evacuated After Bomb Threat

Pune PMC Headquarters Evacuated After Bomb Threat

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) headquarters and mayor's office received an email threatening a bomb blast, leading to the evacuation of the building and a thorough search by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad. The premises remain closed to the public and employees as security agencies investigate the threat.

Ferozepur District Court in Punjab Cleared After Bomb Threat Hoax

Ferozepur District Court in Punjab Cleared After Bomb Threat Hoax

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The Ferozepur district court complex in Punjab received a bomb threat via email, prompting a large-scale police response and evacuation. A thorough search found no explosive devices, and the threat was declared a hoax. This is the second such incident at the court this year.

Bomb Threat at Mangaluru School Triggers Security Operation

Bomb Threat at Mangaluru School Triggers Security Operation

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A bomb threat email sent to Lourdes Central School in Mangaluru triggered a security operation, with police and bomb disposal squads searching the premises.

Gurugram Civic Body Receives Bomb Threat, Later Declared Hoax

Gurugram Civic Body Receives Bomb Threat, Later Declared Hoax

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Gurugram's municipal corporation headquarters and mayor's office received a bomb threat email, allegedly from a pro-Khalistan group, threatening blasts at government buildings and Hindu temples. Extensive search operations were conducted, leading to the evacuation of around 1,000 staff members, but the threat was later declared a hoax. Police are investigating the sender of the email.

Delhi Mayor's Office Under Threat: Security On High Alert

Delhi Mayor's Office Under Threat: Security On High Alert

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Mayor's office received a bomb threat email, leading to an evacuation and thorough search by Delhi Police and security agencies. No suspicious objects were found, and normalcy was restored, with an investigation underway to trace the sender.

Bomb Threat Email Sent to Mandla Court in Madhya Pradesh

Bomb Threat Email Sent to Mandla Court in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

A district and sessions court in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, received a bomb threat via email, prompting a thorough search by police and bomb disposal squads. No suspicious objects were found, and an investigation is underway to trace the email's origin.

Dhanbad Court Bomb Threat: Police Investigate Hoax Email

Dhanbad Court Bomb Threat: Police Investigate Hoax Email

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Dhanbad Civil Court received a bomb threat via email, which was later determined to be a hoax. Police are investigating the source of the email and have tightened security around the court complex.

Cyanide Bomb Threat at Indore RTO Proves to Be a False Alarm

Cyanide Bomb Threat at Indore RTO Proves to Be a False Alarm

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, received an email threatening to detonate 15 cyanide gas bombs, prompting a thorough search and subsequent declaration of a hoax.

Bomb Threat at Telangana High Court Turns Out to Be Hoax

Bomb Threat at Telangana High Court Turns Out to Be Hoax

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The Telangana High Court in Hyderabad received a bomb threat via email, prompting a thorough search by police and bomb disposal squads. The threat was later declared a hoax, and an investigation is underway.

Bomb Threat at Goa Passport Office Turns Out to Be Hoax

Bomb Threat at Goa Passport Office Turns Out to Be Hoax

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

The Passport Bhavan in Panaji, Goa received a bomb threat email, prompting an evacuation and search. Authorities later declared the threat a hoax after finding nothing suspicious.

Another Suspected WWII Bomb Found in Jharkhand's Baharagora

Another Suspected WWII Bomb Found in Jharkhand's Baharagora

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A suspected World War II-era bomb has been discovered in the Baharagora area of Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district, prompting discussions with the Indian Army for inspection and necessary action.

Gurugram School Cleared After Hoax Bomb Threat Email

Gurugram School Cleared After Hoax Bomb Threat Email

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Gurugram Police investigated a bomb threat at a private school in DLF Phase 1 after receiving a threatening email. The threat was determined to be a hoax, and the school was declared safe after a thorough search.

Man Held for Sending Bomb Threat Emails to Gurugram Schools

Man Held for Sending Bomb Threat Emails to Gurugram Schools

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Gurugram Police have arrested a Bangladeshi man for allegedly sending bomb threats via email to several schools in the city. The accused, Saurabh Vishwas alias Michael, was apprehended in Ahmedabad and confessed to creating the email ID used for the threats.

Gelatin sticks found near Modi event venue in Bengaluru amid bomb threat

Gelatin sticks found near Modi event venue in Bengaluru amid bomb threat

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Gelatin sticks were discovered near the venue of PM Narendra Modi's programme in Bengaluru, prompting a police investigation and heightened security measures.

Low-Grade Explosives Found At Pune Hospital; Probe Launched

Low-Grade Explosives Found At Pune Hospital; Probe Launched

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A device containing low-grade explosives was discovered at a private hospital in Pune's Hadapsar area, prompting a police investigation involving the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), the crime branch, and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).

Delhi Police Stage Anti-Terror Drill At Taj Hotel

Delhi Police Stage Anti-Terror Drill At Taj Hotel

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Delhi Police conducted an anti-terror mock drill at the Taj Hotel in Chanakyapuri to assess emergency response capabilities and inter-agency coordination during a simulated terror attack scenario.

Pakistani Man Jailed For Threatening To Bomb US Consulate

Pakistani Man Jailed For Threatening To Bomb US Consulate

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A Pakistani court has remanded a man to judicial custody after he allegedly threatened to bomb the US Consulate General in Karachi. The accused, Sharjeel Akbar, was arrested following a complaint lodged by the Foreign Security Cell after the consulate received a threatening phone call.

Odisha Court Searched After Bomb Threat Email

Odisha Court Searched After Bomb Threat Email

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Odisha Police searched the Sambalpur district court building after receiving an email threatening a bomb blast. This is the third such threat in two months.

3 bomb disposal officers killed in Peshawar blast

3 bomb disposal officers killed in Peshawar blast

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

A roadside bomb blast on Monday killed three personnel of the bomb disposal unit who were on their way to defuse another explosive device elsewhere in Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Pak ISI behind Punjab bomb blasts on Op Sindoor anniv: Cops

Pak ISI behind Punjab bomb blasts on Op Sindoor anniv: Cops

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Punjab Police are investigating a low-intensity explosion near the army cantonment boundary wall in Amritsar's Khasa. The DGP suspects Pakistan's ISI may be involved, coinciding with the Operation Sindoor anniversary. Investigations are underway with multiple teams utilising various intelligence resources to apprehend the perpetrators.

Hand Grenade Recovered Near Kurukshetra After Gangster's Disclosure

Hand Grenade Recovered Near Kurukshetra After Gangster's Disclosure

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A hand grenade was recovered from a car near Kurukshetra following the interrogation of an arrested gangster, revealing a planned extortion plot.

Maharashtra ATS Arrests Man Over Pune Hospital Bomb Plot

Maharashtra ATS Arrests Man Over Pune Hospital Bomb Plot

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man in connection with the recovery of an improvised explosive device (IED) at a private hospital in Pune.

Hoax Bomb Threats Trigger Court Evacuations in Madhya Pradesh

Hoax Bomb Threats Trigger Court Evacuations in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Several district courts in Madhya Pradesh were evacuated and searched after receiving email threats claiming the presence of 'poisonous gas bombs.' The threats turned out to be a hoax, and investigations are underway to identify the source of the emails.

Bomb Scare: Rajasthan Passport Offices Searched After Threat

Bomb Scare: Rajasthan Passport Offices Searched After Threat

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Passport offices, seva kendras, and post offices across Rajasthan were searched following a bomb threat email, leading to evacuations and security operations.

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Varanasi after bomb threat

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Varanasi after bomb threat

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

An IndiGo Airlines aircraft made an emergency landing in Varanasi after a note claiming a bomb was found on board. Security agencies investigated the threat.

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Lucknow after bomb threat

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Lucknow after bomb threat

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

The airline said that the plane was diverted to Lucknow after a "security threat" was detected on board.

Why Pune Man Planted Bomb In Hospital To Extort Money

Why Pune Man Planted Bomb In Hospital To Extort Money

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A man was arrested for planting an improvised explosive device in a private hospital in Pune in an attempt to extort money from the facility, according to police.

Pune man planted fake bomb to extort hospital, no terror angle: Police

Pune man planted fake bomb to extort hospital, no terror angle: Police

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A man was arrested for allegedly planting an improvised explosive device (IED) in a private hospital in Pune to extort money for his medical treatment. Police confirmed there was no terrorism angle to the case.

Punjab Police Arrest Two, Recover RDX IED In Major Terror Breakthrough

Punjab Police Arrest Two, Recover RDX IED In Major Terror Breakthrough

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Punjab Police's State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) in Mohali has arrested two individuals linked to a foreign-based terror operative and recovered a fully assembled RDX-based Improvised Explosive Device (IED), thwarting a major terror conspiracy.

Bomb scare hits Bihar courts: Email threats deemed hoax

Bomb scare hits Bihar courts: Email threats deemed hoax

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Civil courts in Hajipur and Kishanganj, Bihar, received bomb threats via email, which were later determined to be hoaxes. Police investigations are underway.