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Crime
Bomb Threat Email Sent to Punjab and Haryana Legislative Assemblies
✍️ punjabnewsline.com
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 02:49 PM
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Both the Punjab and Haryana state assemblies reported receiving an email that threatened a bomb attack. Security agencies have been alerted and are examining the message.
The secretariats of the Punjab and Haryana legislative assemblies confirmed that an email containing a bomb threat was received on their official channels. The message, which alleged a possible explosive attack, was immediately forwarded to the respective state police and security departments.
Law enforcement officials have launched a preliminary investigation to verify the authenticity of the email and to trace its origin. In the meantime, heightened security measures have been deployed at both assembly complexes, including additional police presence and checks on entry points.
Assembly officials have not disclosed any details about the timing or specific targets mentioned in the threat. The sessions scheduled for the coming days are expected to proceed, subject to the outcome of the security assessment.
No public panic has been reported, and authorities have urged citizens to remain calm while the investigation is underway.
Law enforcement officials have launched a preliminary investigation to verify the authenticity of the email and to trace its origin. In the meantime, heightened security measures have been deployed at both assembly complexes, including additional police presence and checks on entry points.
Assembly officials have not disclosed any details about the timing or specific targets mentioned in the threat. The sessions scheduled for the coming days are expected to proceed, subject to the outcome of the security assessment.
No public panic has been reported, and authorities have urged citizens to remain calm while the investigation is underway.