Overview
- Courts in Odisha, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala reported threat emails on January 8, leading to evacuations and suspended proceedings.
- Bomb disposal and dog squads conducted sweeps after messages alleging RDX-based IEDs or suicide attacks, with some emails citing deadlines such as 2:35 pm.
- No suspicious devices were found at sites including Patna, Rajnandgaon, Durg, Bilaspur, Dharamshala and Kasaragod, and several courts later resumed work.
- Police registered cases, tightened security and initiated reviews or audits at affected premises, with Odisha’s courts reopening after hours-long checks.
- Cyber teams are tracing the senders, with initial indications in some reports suggesting southern Indian origins, including Tamil Nadu or Tamil-language content.