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Bomb Threat Hoax Reported at Ernakulam Court
Fast Summary
- North Paravur police registered a case over a hoax bomb threat sent via email to the official address of the North paravur sub court office.
- The email threatened to plant two RDX improvised explosive devices at the court or judge’s chamber.
- The bomb squad inspected the premises following an alert from the police.
- District Police Chief (Ernakulam Rural), M. hemalatha, stated that efforts are underway with the cyber wing to trace the origin of the threat message.
- FIR filed under:
– Section 351 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (criminal intimidation)
– Section 66D of Data technology Act, 2008 (cheating by personation using computer resources)
– Sections 120(o) and 118(e) of Kerala Police Act (public order and safety).
Indian Opinion Analysis
The hoax bomb threat directed at a judicial institution in Kerala underscores growing concerns about misuse of digital tools for criminal activities posing risks to public order. While no actual explosive was found, incidents like these strain public resources, including law enforcement and emergency response teams. efforts by authorities to trace culprits through cyber forensic methods highlight India’s increasing reliance on technological expertise in crime investigation. This case also serves as a reminder for heightened cybersecurity measures not just for individuals but also government institutions entrusted with critical responsibilities, such as courts.Read more:
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