Hoax Bomb Threats Spark Chaos in Coimbatore, Delhi, and Other Cities

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{ "title": "Hoax Bomb Threats Spark Chaos in Coimbatore, Delhi, and Other Cities", "article": "A wave of bomb threats swept across India on Tuesday, prompting swift action from authorities. In Coimbatore, a hoax email sent to the Passport Office triggered a thorough search by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and police. A similar scare played out in Delhi, where Axis Bank at the Statesman House Building received a bomb threat via email. Police and dog squads were quickly deployed to the scene. The threats, which were later deemed to be hoaxes, caused widespread panic among employees and residents. "We were working normally when suddenly we received a call about a bomb threat. It created a panic situation," said an employee at the Statesman House Building. The incidents are part of a larger trend of bomb threats targeting schools and public places in India. In recent days, multiple schools in Delhi and Jalandhar received similar threats ahead of the Prime Minister's visit. Police have launched an investigation into the source and authenticity of the emails, which were sent to multiple locations, including 18 private schools in Mohali. Authorities are urging citizens to remain calm and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The incidents highlight the need for enhanced security measures in public places and the importance of verifying the authenticity of threats before panicking. As one employee noted, 'We feel safe at work, but if such threats are coming there, it's a matter of fear.'"