Punjab Newsline | Ludhiana
Ludhiana District Court received a bomb threat via email on Wednesday, November 4, triggering an immediate security response. The email threatened an improvised explosive device (IED) blast on the court premises at 2:11 pm. It also warned of bomb attacks at schools, prompting senior police officials to initiate security checks.
According to the email, the sender claimed links to Punjab and Khalistan and referred to seeking revenge for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The message contained several political and religious remarks concerning the events of 1984. It also threatened a bomb blast at a gathering by November 27.
The email further mentioned Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, issuing threats against them as well. Regarding schools, the sender cited 1:11 pm as the alleged time of an explosion and warned parents about the safety of their children.
At the end of the threatening email, the names “Khalistan National Army” and “Babbar Khalsa” appeared, along with the names of certain individuals. However, the authenticity of these claims and any alleged links to the named organisations have not been established.
Police and investigating agencies have launched an investigation into the threat. Security checks were initiated following the email, and further action is expected as authorities work to verify the message and assess the potential threat.
Police are investigating the email, and the threats mentioned in it remain unverified.
