Gandhinagar, March 18: A bomb threat at the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Wednesday triggered panic and heightened security during the ongoing budget session. The threat, received via an anonymous email, prompted immediate evacuation and a full-scale security response.
According to officials, as soon as the alert was received, Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), ministers, and staff were safely evacuated from the premises as a precautionary measure. Security agencies, including the state police, bomb disposal squad, Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), and dog squad, were swiftly deployed to conduct an extensive search operation.
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After a thorough inspection of the entire Assembly complex, authorities confirmed that no suspicious object or explosive material was found, declaring the threat a hoax. Following clearance from security teams, Assembly proceedings, which were temporarily halted, later resumed.
Officials stated that cybercrime teams have launched an investigation to trace the origin of the threatening email and identify those responsible. Strict action is expected against the culprits for causing panic and disrupting legislative work.
This incident comes amid a series of similar hoax threats reported across Gujarat in recent weeks, targeting public institutions such as schools and courts. Authorities have reiterated that every threat is treated with utmost seriousness to ensure public safety.
