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Bomb Threats Disrupt Jaipur and Indore Cricket Stadiums as Security Sweeps Continue

Both stadiums were evacuated and searched after receiving hoax bomb threat emails, with investigations underway to trace the sources of the coordinated threats.

A woman exits Sawai Mansingh Stadium amid evacuation after a bomb threat e-mail, in Jaipur, Thursday, May 8, 2025.
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Overview

  • Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh and Indore’s Holkar Stadiums received bomb threat emails on May 12, prompting evacuations and security searches.
  • No explosives or suspicious objects were found at either stadium following thorough investigations by bomb disposal and dog squads.
  • The threatening emails referenced 'Operation Sindoor,' linking the incidents to ongoing India-Pakistan tensions and recent military actions.
  • This marks the second bomb threat email received by each stadium in recent days, with similar hoaxes reported nationwide at other public venues.
  • Authorities, including police, anti-terror squads, and cyber units, are conducting joint investigations to identify the origins of the emails and assess potential coordination.