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Bomb threat to blow up Kolkata, Asansol court & judges, premises evacuated

  • Threatening email warns of RDX bombs and IEDs targeting Asansol district court
  • Judges’ chambers and courtrooms explicitly named as targets in the message
  • Bomb disposal squad and police deployed, complex evacuated and searched

24 Feb 2026

Bomb threat to blow up Kolkata, Asansol court & judges, premises evacuated

Panic erupted at the West Bardhaman District Court in Asansol after authorities received a threatening email targeting the judges and the court premises. The message warned of an explosion involving 15 RDX bombs and claimed that 11 improvised explosive devices using C-4 and RDX had already been planted at key locations within the court complex. Security officials immediately acted to contain the situation and ensure the safety of all personnel present.

Following the email, local police and the bomb disposal squad were deployed to investigate the threat. A thorough search operation was carried out throughout the court complex, and tight security measures were implemented to prevent any potential mishap. Staff and visitors were evacuated as a precaution while the authorities assessed the seriousness of the threat.

Officials continue to monitor the situation closely and have urged vigilance. No explosive devices have been found so far, and investigations are ongoing to trace the sender of the email and verify the authenticity of the threat. The court premises remain under heightened security.

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