Mysuru court receives bomb threat, halts proceedings

A bomb threat email led to the evacuation of the Mysuru District Court, halting proceedings and prompting a thorough search by a bomb disposal squad.

The District Court in Mysuru received a bomb threat via email on Tuesday, prompting the authorities to evacuate the premises as a precautionary measure, police said.

Mysuru bomb threat: Authorities acted swiftly to ensure the safety of everyone involved. (Hindustan Times File Photo for representation)

Following the threat, judicial officers, lawyers, litigants and court staff were evacuated from the complex, and court proceedings were temporarily halted, they said.

A bomb disposal squad was rushed to the spot and was conducting a thorough search of the premises, a senior police officer said.