Jaipur, April 3, 2026: Panic briefly gripped the Regional Passport Office in Jaipur after authorities received a bomb threat via email, prompting an immediate security response and a thorough search of the premises. However, officials later confirmed that no suspicious object or explosive material was found, and the threat appeared to be a hoax.
According to police officials, the threatening email claimed that explosives had been planted at passport and postal facilities. Following the alert, security agencies quickly swung into action, evacuating parts of the premises and restricting entry while bomb disposal squads and police personnel conducted a detailed search operation.
The security checks were carried out not only at the Regional Passport Office in Jaipur but also at Passport Seva Kendras operating through post offices in several cities across Rajasthan. Authorities said the email claimed that multiple “poisonous bombs” had been placed at various government offices, prompting heightened vigilance across the state.
Police teams, along with bomb detection and disposal squads and sniffer dog units, thoroughly inspected the premises and surrounding areas. After the extensive search, officials declared the threat a false alarm, confirming that no explosives or suspicious items were discovered.
During the search operation, passport office staff and visitors were asked to remain outside the premises until the area was declared safe. Officials said normal operations resumed once security teams completed their inspection.
Authorities have launched an investigation to trace the source of the threatening email. Cyber teams are examining digital trails to identify the sender and determine whether the threat was part of a coordinated attempt to create panic.
Police officials noted that similar threat emails targeting government institutions, schools and public offices have been reported in recent months across different parts of the country, many of which later turned out to be hoaxes.
Officials have urged the public to remain calm and assured that strict action will be taken against those responsible for sending such threat messages.