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In a chilling turn of events, the Haryana Secretariat and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s residence in Chandigarh came under the scanner after receiving a bomb threat call on May 30. This disturbing alert triggered an emergency security response, underscoring the growing frequency of such threats targeting key government establishments across the region.
Soon after the threat was received, security forces including Haryana Police, Chandigarh Police, CISF, and the CID swung into action. The areas were cordoned off, premises evacuated, and bomb disposal squads conducted an intense search operation. While no explosives were found and the alert turned out to be a hoax, the panic and disruption it caused were very real.
What’s even more worrying is that this is not an isolated incident. The state has witnessed a wave of similar threats in recent weeks. From the Punjab and Haryana High Court being evacuated after a suspicious email, to bomb hoaxes at the Mini Secretariat in Gurugram and DC offices in Ambala and Fatehabad – such incidents have become disturbingly frequent. Each time, official premises are emptied, work is halted, and massive police resources are deployed, only for it to turn out to be a false alarm.
Security officials suspect that many of these hoax threats may be coordinated, and in some cases, could be routed through foreign servers. Investigations are ongoing, and efforts are being made to trace the origin of these calls and emails. However, in an era of digital anonymity, law enforcement is finding it increasingly difficult to stay ahead of these mischief-makers.
These threats, though fake so far, raise serious questions about preparedness and public safety. While none have led to actual harm, they’re disrupting governance, overwhelming security forces, and creating fear among citizens and government staff alike.
The growing trend of bomb hoaxes across India – from schools in Delhi to hospitals in Mumbai – points to a larger issue. It not only exposes gaps in digital surveillance and cyber tracking but also highlights how easily public systems can be brought to a standstill by a single anonymous message.
As Haryana grapples with this growing menace, it’s clear that stronger cyber intelligence and swift legal action against perpetrators are the need of the hour. Public confidence in safety systems can only be restored if authorities act decisively and make examples out of those misusing digital tools to cause chaos.
