Pandemonium gripped Patna Civil Court following a chilling bomb threat that vowed to reduce the landmark to rubble. The anonymous menace, phoned in during peak hours, alleged hidden IEDs primed for explosion, compelling a dramatic shutdown and exhaustive sweep.
Security apparatus kicked into overdrive, evacuating over 500 people while specialists dismantled potential dangers room by room. Relief washed over the crowd as declarations of safety echoed, yet the hoax’s audacity has ignited a firestorm of criticism against lax vigilance.
Enraged lawyers, convening urgently, issued a seven-point charter demanding immediate reforms: dedicated bomb squads at major courts, AI-driven threat analytics, and exemplary punishment for culprits. ‘This is terrorism by proxy. Act now or face our stir,’ warned association secretary Priyanka Devi.
Digital forensics are underway, with the threat traced to a disposable SIM possibly procured from neighboring districts. Amid whispers of political motivations tied to ongoing litigations, police assure breakthroughs soon via advanced tracing. Governor’s intervention is sought for a statewide alert.
The fallout reverberates, questioning the resilience of Bihar’s justice delivery amid rising extremism. This wake-up call propels discourse on modernizing court defenses—biometrics, panic buttons, and inter-agency drills. Though the blast never materialized, the real explosion is in public outrage, pushing authorities toward unyielding resolve.