Hyderabad: A bomb threat has created chaos at the City Civil Court in Old City, TV9 Telugu reported.
The court staff were alerted after an unidentified person called to say that a bomb had been planted in the court. Lawyers, judges and clients were rushed out of the premises out of fear, and the court’s activities were completely suspended. Police and bomb disposal teams were on site for security checks.
“Hyderabad city civil court received a bomb threat mail today in the early morning hours at 3:15 am. The officials saw it at 11 am and informed us. The bomb squad and other officials are conducting a thorough search of the court premises. So far, nothing has been found. We will provide further details later,” says the Inspector of Mirchowk police station.
More details awaited.