Chandigarh on High Alert: Coordinated Bomb Threats Target Key Institutions
Panic gripped the city of Chandigarh on Monday after a series of threatening emails warned of multiple bomb blasts targeting high-profile locations. The security apparatus was immediately placed on high alert as the emails specified a timeline for explosions at local schools, the Mayor’s office, and the Punjab and Haryana Secretariat. Bomb disposal squads, dog units, and cyber-crime experts have been deployed across the city to sanitize the threatened premises.
The threats, purportedly sent by an outfit identifying as the “Khalistan National Army,” caused widespread disruption, particularly in educational institutions where students were evacuated mid-session. While initial searches at several sites have not yielded any suspicious objects, authorities are treating the situation with extreme caution given the specific nature of the timings and locations mentioned in the digital communications.
Targets and Timelines of the Alleged Threats
The sender provided a chilling schedule for the planned strikes, creating a sense of urgency for emergency responders:
- 1:11 PM: Targeted several schools, including St. Stephen’s (Sector 45), Ryan International (Sector 49), and Shivalik Public School (Sector 41).
- 2:11 PM: Threat directed at the Chandigarh Mayor’s Office.
- 3:11 PM: Warning of an explosion at the Secretariat, which houses the offices of both the Punjab and Haryana Chief Ministers.
- 9:11 PM: A specific threat of a grenade attack at the Gandhi Bhavan within Chandigarh University.
Provocative Messaging and Security Response
The emails contained highly provocative content, stating that the group was “not against children” but aimed to destroy the “Hindu-stan Modi government.”
- Police have established a security blanket around the Capitol Complex and other government buildings.
- School closures: Most targeted schools sent students home early, and parents were urged to remain calm.
- Cyber Investigation: Technical teams are currently tracing the IP addresses and digital footprints to identify the origin of the emails.
Link to Previous Hoaxes: The Case of Srinivas Louis
The incident follows the recent arrest of 47-year-old Srinivas Louis, a former Assistant Professor from Mysuru, who was remanded to six-day police custody.
- Louis is accused of sending over 1,100 hoax threat messages to the Supreme Court, High Courts, and government offices.
- Investigations revealed his primary motive was a long-standing land dispute in Karnataka and his frustration over failing to become a lawyer to fight his own case.
- He was reportedly an expert in IP masking and had sent similar threats to various cities, including locations in Pakistan.
Heightened Vigilance Following Recent Incidents
This high-security alert comes just days after a reported grenade blast near a political office in Chandigarh.
- The city was already on edge following a blast on April 2, which security agencies are currently investigating for potential organized terror links.
- The Punjab and Haryana High Court had also been evacuated earlier this month due to a similar hoax.
Public Advisory and Current Status
- No Explosives Found: As of the latest reports, no actual devices have been recovered, leading officials to believe this may be another sophisticated hoax.
- Citywide Monitoring: CCTV footage from around the Secretariat and University is being scanned for any suspicious activity.
- Stay Informed: Residents are advised to follow official police channels for updates and avoid spreading unverified rumors on social media.
Author: M Jyosri
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