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Gujarat Police Trace Bomb Threat Against BRICS Nations and PMO to Bhagalpur, Bihar
✍️ indianexpress.com
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 11:16 PM
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Gujarat police say a bomb threat aimed at BRICS partners and the Prime Minister's Office was traced to Bhagalpur in Bihar, prompting a criminal investigation.
Gujarat police have announced that a bomb threat targeting the BRICS member nations and the Prime Minister's Office was traced back to the city of Bhagalpur in Bihar. The law enforcement agency said the threat was identified through digital forensics and that the source of the communication originated from the eastern state.
Officials confirmed that a special investigation team has been formed to examine the nature of the threat, the individuals involved and any possible links to extremist networks. The team is coordinating with the central investigative agencies and security forces to ensure a comprehensive probe.
So far, no explosive device has been found and there have been no reports of casualties or immediate danger to public safety. Authorities have heightened vigilance at key government installations and are monitoring related communications closely.
The incident underscores the heightened security concerns surrounding international diplomatic engagements and the need for vigilant monitoring of potential threats across the country.
Officials confirmed that a special investigation team has been formed to examine the nature of the threat, the individuals involved and any possible links to extremist networks. The team is coordinating with the central investigative agencies and security forces to ensure a comprehensive probe.
So far, no explosive device has been found and there have been no reports of casualties or immediate danger to public safety. Authorities have heightened vigilance at key government installations and are monitoring related communications closely.
The incident underscores the heightened security concerns surrounding international diplomatic engagements and the need for vigilant monitoring of potential threats across the country.