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Bihar: Patna Civil Court receives bomb threat once more; tight security put in place

Published On Thu, 12 Feb 2026
Pranav Joshi
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The Patna Civil Court received another bomb threat on Thursday, a day after a similar email warning was sent. In response, a heavy police presence was deployed outside the court to maintain security. Anti-terrorism teams, local police, bomb disposal units, and dog squads launched a search operation across the court complex to check for any explosive materials.

Anshuman, an advocate at the court, said the District Bar Association (DBA) would convene to discuss measures to prevent such incidents in the future. He added that, based on the information received, the court would remain closed for the day. Calling the situation unfortunate, he questioned how judicial work could continue if such threats persist. He noted that repeated disruptions cause revenue losses for the government, create hardships for lawyers, and affect the general public. He also mentioned receiving phone information about a conspiracy to blow up the building.

On Wednesday, the court had received a bomb threat via email, reportedly sent around 1 am to the office of the District and Sessions Judge, claiming that RDX had been planted inside the premises. As a precaution, the court complex was evacuated and judicial proceedings were suspended. Entry of the general public was temporarily restricted.

Police, along with bomb disposal and dog squads, conducted a thorough search of the premises. Patna City Superintendent of Police (West) Bhanu Pratap Singh confirmed that a comprehensive search operation was underway and that further necessary steps were being taken. The Patna Civil Court has faced similar bomb threats in the past, and an investigation into the latest incident is ongoing.

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