In a brazen challenge to judicial authority, an unidentified individual issued a bomb threat against Patna Civil Court, igniting panic and prompting urgent calls for accountability. The sinister ultimatum arrived mid-morning, detailing plans to ‘blow up the entire complex,’ according to sources familiar with the call transcript.
The response was textbook: perimeter lockdown, mass exodus, and expert intervention. Canine units and robotic detectors yielded zero threats, but the four-hour ordeal amplified fears of targeted sabotage amid high-profile cases underway. Courts emptied, hearings stalled, and the day’s docket ground to a halt.
The Patna High Court Bar Association mobilized instantly, addressing a press conference flanked by irate members. ‘Enough is enough. We insist on CCTV audits, call records, and a special investigation team under DGP oversight,’ stated spokesperson Vikram Jha. Petitions are en route to the Chief Justice, seeking fortified security nationwide.
Police sleuths, treating it as a cognizable offense, have activated the cyber cell to dissect the anonymous tip. Patterns from prior hoaxes suggest possible links to disgruntled litigants, a theory gaining traction locally. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s office promised stringent action, labeling it a ‘cowardly bid to paralyze justice.’
Beyond the immediate scare, this incident spotlights systemic gaps—understaffed guards, outdated tech, and porous access points. As Patna resumes its rhythm, the bar’s clarion call resonates: protect the courts, or risk anarchy. A resolute probe could restore faith, but only time will tell if words translate to fortified walls.