A fresh bomb hoax, the second such threat within less than a fortnight, at the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly complex here on Friday kept security agencies on high alert and assembly staff stranded outside for over three hours.
No bomb, explosive material, or suspect was found during an intensive three-hour search carried out by sniffer dog squads and bomb disposal teams.
However, the contents of the email, which contained derogatory, vulgar, and offensive threats, are being scrutinised by officials of various agencies.
The email, received on the Assembly’s official email ID at around 8:16 am, claimed that two “volunteers” allegedly trained by LTTE and Pakistan’s ISI had been brought from Chennai to Jaipur. It further alleged that they would wear “electronic vests” concealed under sarees or shirts.
The message also claimed that four cyanide gas-filled bombs had been planted in the Assembly complex. According to the email, the devices were linked to GPS and would be triggered when the individuals approached them. It warned that a blast would occur at 1:00 pm and called for evacuation.
The sender further claimed that even if the bombs were neutralised, the two individuals would be carrying belt bombs filled with explosive material, which they could detonate.
In the message, the sender asserted that the intention was to cause damage to property rather than loss of life. However, it also contained highly objectionable remarks and threats targeting specific communities and women, which authorities are taking seriously.
Security agencies have launched an investigation to trace the origin of the email and assess any potential threat.