Jaipur, 11 Dec 2025: The Rajasthan High Court in Jaipur has been rocked by multiple bomb-threat hoaxes in recent weeks, prompting evacuations, security sweeps and widespread concern among staff, lawyers and visitors. The latest warning, received via email on Wednesday morning, marked the fifth such threat in about six weeks, authorities said.
According to court officials, the threatening email arrived at the registrar’s office early Wednesday and claimed an explosive device was planted somewhere on the High Court premises. Police, Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), bomb-disposal and dog squads were immediately dispatched to conduct a thorough search of the entire complex, including the Satyamev Jayate building, parking zones and record rooms. After nearly two hours of inspection, no suspicious object was found and the alert was declared a hoax. Judicial work resumed around 11:30 a.m. after security clearance.
This incident follows a similar threat just a day earlier and other false warnings on December 5 and October 31, forcing repeated evacuations and suspension of hearings. Court administrators acknowledged the pattern of hoax emails has become a serious operational challenge and is causing disruption to normal judicial proceedings.
Officials said each time the bomb-disposal squad and sniffer dogs comb the premises after evacuation, ensuring no risk remains before allowing staff and litigants back. Despite the repeated alarms, no explosives or dangerous materials have ever been discovered during these security sweeps.
The rising number of fake bomb threats across the state is also reflected in broader statistics: Rajasthan has received dozens of hoax bomb-threat emails in 2025, placing Jaipur high on the list of Indian cities targeted by such scare messages. In fact, Jaipur now ranks fifth in the country for bomb-threat incidents, according to a recent analysis by NDTV Rajasthan.
Police and cybersecurity experts are investigating the origin of the threatening emails, but tracing the actual sender has been challenging due to the use of VPNs, anonymous servers and masked locations. Authorities have urged that all such threats be treated as credible until proven otherwise and called for strengthening both cyber-crime units and physical security checks at key institutions.
The repeated false alarms have triggered fresh debate about upgrading security infrastructure and early-warning systems at the High Court and other sensitive sites to reduce disruption and reassure the public. Court officials are considering stricter entry checks, enhanced surveillance and coordination with cyber forensic teams to prevent further panic and maintain the integrity of judicial functions.
Authorities continue to treat every threat as serious and are urging people not to ignore suspicious communications, while law enforcement agencies work to identify and prosecute those responsible under relevant sections of the law.