Tirupati ISKCON Temple Faces Fourth Bomb Hoax in Three Days

Authorities investigate a series of false bomb threats targeting Tirupati's temple and hotels, heightening local security concerns.

The ISKCON temple in Tirupati received a bomb threat email on Sunday, claiming an attack by ISIS, which was later deemed a hoax.
This incident marks the fourth bomb threat hoax in Tirupati over the past three days, with earlier threats targeting local hotels.
Police conducted thorough searches using bomb squads and dog units at the temple and hotels, finding no explosives or dangerous items.
Authorities have registered an FIR and are actively investigating the source of these threats, involving the cyber crimes unit.
The threats have mentioned Jaffer Sadiq, a drug trafficking suspect recently arrested in Tamil Nadu, prompting further investigation.