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Bomb threats at Bengal courts as judges get busy with SIR duty

A wave of coordinated bomb threats sent shockwaves across West Bengal’s judicial system on Tuesday, triggering large-scale evacuations and security sweeps in courts across multiple districts, including Kolkata, Asansol, Hooghly, Berhampore and Contai.

Rains to continue along with thunderstorms in city

Thunderstorms, accompanied by rain, are likely to lash Kolkata and its adjoining areas on Monday, while heavy rain has been forecast in three districts of south Bengal, the regional meteorological centre in Alipore said.