Mumbai Police Registers FIR Against Unidentified Person for Hoax Bomb Threat at Bombay High Court
Mumbai Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against an unidentified individual over a fake bomb threat received by the Bombay High Court. The threat caused significant disruption, leading to the evacuation of the premises.
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Earlier, the Bombay High Court received a bomb threat on Friday. Following the threat, lawyers and other staff members vacated the court premises. Advocate Mangala Waghe told ANI, “Bombay High Court received a bomb threat today. So, the court has been vacated. Police are investigating it.” According to the authorities, an investigation was initiated over this matter.
On September 12, the Delhi High Court received an email threat warning of a bomb in and around the court premises, which led to panic and disruption of the court proceedings. Hence, due to the threat, all benches of the High Court, lawyers, litigants, and staff were evacuated from the premises. Later, the security forces, including Delhi Police and bomb disposal squads, swiftly cordoned off the area.
However, following the inspection of the court premises, New Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Devesh Kumar Mahla claimed that the bomb threat seems to be a hoax till now. Currently, the Delhi Police have registered an FIR over this matter today, and the Police have initiated an investigation into this matter and are looking into the source of the email.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a First Information Report (FIR)?
An FIR is a document that records the initial information of a cognizable offense reported to the police. It is the first step in the process of investigating a crime.
What sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) are involved in this case?
The sections involved are 353(1) and 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which criminalize the publication of false information or alarming news through electronic means and aim to prevent public mischief.
What happened at the Bombay High Court when the bomb threat was received?
The Bombay High Court received a bomb threat, leading to the evacuation of lawyers, staff, and other personnel. The police and bomb disposal teams were called in to investigate the threat.
Was the bomb threat at the Delhi High Court also a hoax?
Yes, the bomb threat at the Delhi High Court was also determined to be a hoax after a thorough inspection of the premises.
What actions have the police taken in response to these threats?
The police have registered FIRs in both Mumbai and Delhi and have initiated investigations to identify the source of the threats.
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