Security nightmare unfolds once more at Rajasthan High Court’s Jodhpur bench, where a fresh email bomb threat on Tuesday forced a full-scale evacuation and search operation. The warning of planted explosives halted all activities, amplifying fears from recent similar hoaxes.
Immediate action saw the premises sealed off. DCP (West) Vineet Bansal oversees the response, deploying bomb squads, sniffer dogs, and specialized police units for an exhaustive inspection. Lawyers and staff were swiftly directed outdoors, with no one allowed back until cleared.
New directives mandate verified IDs for entry, amplified checks at access points, and heightened vigilance against odd behavior. Judicial work is paused, with resumption notices pending search outcomes.
This latest episode follows a spate of threats, notably the February 6 incidents that emptied courts in Jaipur and Jodhpur alike. Ongoing probes aim to unmask those behind the emails, believed to originate from anonymous sources.
The pattern raises grave concerns about judicial safety and operational continuity. Stakeholders from bar councils to court staff are cooperating, but the toll on caseloads and public confidence is mounting. As experts scour for dangers, Rajasthan’s legal corridors brace for answers and stronger defenses against these shadowy menaces.